Abstract

The effect of Aloe vera gel on healing perineal wounds in puerperal mothers

Author(s): Meti widiya Lestari

Statement of the Problem: perineal wounds on postpartum mother that requuire time for healing and it does not always run normally. Infection is a complication that often occurs in the healing of perineal wounds, several studies have shown that Aloe vera can make wound healing faster, and reduce infection rates. This study aims to analyze the effect of Aloe vera on the healing of postpartum maternal perineal wounds.
Methodology & Theoretical Orientation: this study is quantitative research with analytical methods and cross sectional approaches. The number of samples were 52 postpartum mothers who were divided into control groups and experimental groups. In the experimental group every day Aloe vera gel products were given with a frequency of 2 times a day for 7 days, while in the control group only standard care for postpartum mothers was carried out.