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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): International Journal of Healthcare and Education

The Effect of Aloe Vera on Perineal Wound Healing Duration in Postpartum Mothers at Karawang Regency

Submitted
June 26, 2025
Published
2025-06-30

Abstract

Background: Perineal wounds are a common postpartum complication that can cause discomfort, hinder mobility, and delay recovery. Natural remedies such as aloe vera are gaining attention for their potential to accelerate wound healing due to their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of aloe vera application on the duration of perineal wound healing among postpartum mothers at PMB Anissya, Karawang Regency, in 2023.

Methods: A quantitative, quasi-experimental study was conducted using a post-test-only control group design. A total of 40 postpartum women were recruited using total sampling, with 20 allocated to the intervention group receiving aloe vera application and 20 to the control group receiving standard care. Bivariate analysis was performed using the independent t-test.

Results: The analysis revealed a statistically significant difference in the perineal wound healing duration between the intervention and control groups (p = 0.000 < 0.05), indicating that aloe vera significantly accelerated wound healing. Additionally, a comparison between different wound cleansing methods also showed a significant effect (p = 0.008 < 0.05) on healing outcomes.

Conclusion: The application of aloe vera is effective in shortening the healing time of perineal wounds in postpartum mothers. This finding supports the use of aloe vera as an alternative natural intervention to enhance postpartum recovery.

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