Hubungan Budaya Pantang Makan dengan Lama Penyembuhan Luka Perineum pada Ibu Nifas

Abstract

The postpartum period is a crucial transitional phase that determines a mother's long-term health status following childbirth. A successful postpartum period is characterized by optimal physical recovery, including efficient perineal wound healing within less than seven days. The root cause of suboptimal wound healing rates often lies in the practice of dietary restrictions (food taboos) that remain deeply ingrained in the community. A strategic solution to address this phenomenon is through a culturally-based health education approach (transcultural nursing).

The research methodology employed was an analytical correlational study with a cross-sectional design. This approach was selected because the independent variable (dietary restriction practices) and the dependent variable (perineal wound healing) were measured simultaneously at a specific point in time to analyze the relationship between them.

The results indicate that the majority of postpartum mothers at the Berkah Prima Medika Clinic in Ponorogo Regency practiced dietary restrictions. Furthermore, most of these mothers experienced slow perineal wound healing, suggesting the presence of factors influencing the healing process. The findings reveal a significant relationship between dietary restriction practices and the duration of perineal wound healing among postpartum mothers at the clinic; the majority of those who practiced dietary restrictions experienced slow healing (21 respondents or 80.8%), whereas only 5 respondents (19.2%) experienced rapid healing. This demonstrates that dietary restriction practices are associated with the duration of the perineal wound healing process in postpartum mothers.