Article Per Year (5 Year)
p-Index From 2021 - 2026
0.23
P-Index
This Author published in this journals
All Journal Cendekia Medika : Jurnal Stikes Al-Ma`arif Baturaja
Intan Idiana Hassan
School of Health Sciences Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Nursing Public Health

Published : 1 Documents Claim Missing Document
Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 1 Documents
Search

 1 
EFFECTIVENESS OF TOPICAL BREAST MILK IN ACCELERATING UMBILICAL CORD SEPARATION IN NEWBORNS Halisah Halisah; Intan Idiana Hassan; Farida Tandi Bara
Cendekia Medika: Jurnal Stikes Al-Ma`arif Baturaja Vol. 11 No. 2 (2026): April - June
Publisher : LPPM STIKES Al-Ma'arif Baturaja

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52235/cendekiamedika.v11i2.770

Abstract

Umbilical cord infection remains a significant contributor to neonatal morbidity and mortality, particularly in developing countries. Proper cord care is essential to prevent infection and accelerate cord separation. Topical breast milk contains antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory components that may enhance healing. This quasi-experimental study with a two-group comparison was conducted at a regional hospital involving 60 newborns selected through purposive sampling and divided into topical breast milk and dry open care groups. Data were analyzed using independent t-test with a significance level of p<0.05. The mean cord separation time in the topical breast milk group was 5.13±0.83 days, compared to 6.26±0.70 days in the dry open group, with a statistically significant difference (p<0.001) and a very large effect size (Cohen’s d=1.47). Topical breast milk is more effective in accelerating umbilical cord separation than dry open care and can be recommended as a simple, safe, and cost-effective evidence-based practice in neonatal care.
Co-Authors Farida Tandi Bara Halisah Halisah