PENYEMBUHAN LUKA PERINEUM PADA IBU NIFAS DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN EKSTRAK SIDAGURI (SIDA RHOMBIFOLIA)

Infection during the postpartum period is still a big problem for postpartum mothers during the
postpartum period, data show that 50% of nifas women experience infection, and every day one
postpartum woman experiences infection due to perineal lacerations. This study aims to determine
the healing of perineal wounds in postpartum mothers using Sida Rhombifolia extract in the working
area of the Watampone Health Center and BPS Hj Harfiani. This type of experimental research with
accidental sampling method with a total sample of 36 people, the instruments used were
questionnaires and perineal wound healing assessment checklist. Statistical tests show the results of
the Independent T-test intervention group mean value of 3.000 standard deviations of 0.000 control
mean value of 2.384 standard deviations of 0.650 with a P-Value of 0.00 based on this shows the
results of the intervention sample given sidaguri (sida rhombifolia) extract and also not taking
antibiotics has a greater effect compared to controls who are not given sidaguri (sida rhombifolia)
extract by taking antibiotics. ) ). So that this research can be used as an alternative in accelerating the
healing of perineal wounds for postpartum mothers to reduce the incidence of perineal wound
infections.
Keywords: Nifas Period, Sida Rhombifolia, Perineal Wounds