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Viqy Lestaluhu
Poltekkes Kemenkes Maluku, Indonesia
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The effect of body mass index and position on blood surface area on sanitary pads Siska Febrina Fauziah; Viqy Lestaluhu; Imas Kurniawati; Dita Eka Mardiani; Helmi Diana
Science Midwifery Vol 13 No 5 (2025): December: Health Sciences and related fields
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/midwifery.v13i5.2168

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Accurate measurement of postpartum blood loss is crucial for guiding appropriate medical interventions. Digital image processing offers potential to enhance visual estimation accuracy, though refinement is still needed for sanitary pad media. This study examined the effect of body mass index (BMI) and body position on the blood surface area on sanitary pads to support the development of digital image-based measurement methods. An experimental design simulated postpartum blood loss using three BMI categories (underweight, normal, overweight) and three positions (sitting, side-lying, supine), each repeated twice. Blood surface area was measured using digital image processing and analyzed with the Kruskal-Wallis and Friedman tests. The sanitary pads’ absorption capacity ranged from 70–80 mL. Blood surface area did not differ significantly by BMI (p=0.597) but varied significantly by position (p=0.000). A trend of increasing surface area with higher BMI was observed. These findings suggest that both BMI and position should be considered in refining digital image-based methods for accurate and objective postpartum blood loss measurement.
The effectiveness of moringa oleifera and musa paradisiaca on hemoglobin levels in postpartum mothers Viqy Lestaluhu; Meilany Laisouw; Siska Febrina Fauziah; Fadila Fadila; Juhartini Juhartini
Science Midwifery Vol 14 No 3 (2026): Health Sciences and related fields
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Postpartum anemia is a common maternal health problem that may delay recovery and increase the risk of postpartum complications. Although Moringa oleifera leaves and Musa paradisiaca have individually been reported to improve hemoglobin levels, direct comparative evidence between these locally available food sources remains limited. This study aimed to compare their effectiveness in increasing hemoglobin levels among postpartum mothers.A quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group study was conducted. Postpartum mothers were allocated into three groups: Moringa oleifera, Musa paradisiaca, and a control group receiving standard postpartum care. Participants in the intervention groups consumed 200 g of the assigned food daily for seven days. Hemoglobin levels were measured before and after the intervention using a digital hemoglobin analyzer. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and the Games–Howell post hoc test (p < 0.05). Hemoglobin levels increased significantly in the Moringa oleifera group (9.94 ± 1.63 to 11.40 ± 1.15 g/dL; p = 0.001) and the Musa paradisiaca group (10.84 ± 1.52 to 12.10 ± 1.42 g/dL; p = 0.003), whereas the control group showed no significant improvement (p=0.116). ANOVA demonstrated significant differences in hemoglobin changes among groups (F = 6.938, p=0.003).This study provides novel evidence by directly comparing Moringa oleifera and Musa paradisiaca in postpartum mothers. Both interventions significantly improved hemoglobin levels compared with standard postpartum care, supporting their use as affordable and locally available complementary strategies for managing postpartum anemia.
Co-Authors Dita Eka Mardiani Fadila Fadila Helmi Diana Imas Kurniawati Juhartini Juhartini Meilany Laisouw Siska Febrina Fauziah