PENGARUH GEL EKSTRAK LIDAH BUAYA (ALOE VERA) BERBASIS NANOEMULSI TERHADAP PENYEMBUHAN LUKA PERINEUM PADA IBU POST PARTUM

Abstract

The postpartum period is a recovery phase after childbirth that is vulnerable to complications, including perineal wounds. Improper wound healing may increase infection risk and delay recovery. Aloe vera nanoemulsion-based gel contains anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and enhances collagen production, potentially accelerating wound healing. This quasi-experimental study with a one-group pretest-posttest design involved 25 postpartum mothers with grade I and II perineal wounds at H. Syahruddin Clinic, Tanjung Balai. Data were analyzed using Paired Sample T-Test with a significance level of 95% (α=0.05). Results showed a significant improvement in perineal wound healing after intervention (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Aloe vera nanoemulsion gel significantly accelerates perineal wound healing in postpartum mothers.