EFFICACY OF A COMBINED PLANTAIN LEAF (PLANTAGO MAJOR L.,) AND TURMERIC RHIZOME (CURCUMA LONGA L.,) FOR REDUCING PERINEAL WOUND PAIN IN POSTPARTUM

Abstract

 

Background: Globally, approximately 70–90% of vaginal deliveries result in perineal wounds. Perineal wounds are commonly associated with pain that interferes with daily activities, thereby negatively affecting the quality of life of postpartum mothers. Effective management of perineal wounds is essential to prevent complications and promote optimal healing. Traditional medicine utilizing natural ingredients, such as  Plantago Major L.,and curcuma Longa L, has shown potential in relieving pain, wound healing perineal.  Providing comfort and satisfaction to postpartum women is an essential responsibility of midwives. Objectives: To analyze the effect of a combined compress intervention using  Plantago Major L   and Curcuma Longa L on perineal wound pain in postpartum mothers. Methods: A quasi-experimental study with a pre-test and post-test control group design was conducted to compare the mean perineal wound pain scores between the treatment and control groups. Results: There was a significant reduction in perineal pain intensity among postpartum women treated with a combined plantain leaves and  turmeric rhizome compress compared to those receiving Boiled water that has been cooled (p = 0.006; p < 0.05. Conclusions: The combination of  Plantago Major L   and Curcuma Longa L has a significant effect on reducing pain levels in postpartum mothers with perineal wounds.