<![CDATA[Perineal wounds are a common complication in postpartum women and require optimal healing to prevent infection and accelerate maternal recovery. Adequate energy and protein intake play a crucial role in wound healing through collagen formation and tissue regeneration. However, the relationship between adequate energy and protein intake and wound healing, as assessed using the REEDA score, requires further study. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between adequate energy and protein intake and the REEDA score for perineal wounds in postpartum women at the Wijaya Kusuma Clinic, Kepanjen, Malang Regency. This study used an observational analytical design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample of the study consisted of 30 postpartum mothers with first- and second-degree perineal wounds selected using a purposive sampling technique. Energy and protein intake data were obtained using a 24-hour food recall form, which was administered three times on days 2, 4, and 7 of the postpartum periods. The average value was then calculated to determine the category of adequate intake. Wound healing was assessed using the REEDA (Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Discharge, Approximation) instrument. Data were analyzed using the Spearman Rank test. The results of the study showed that based on the average results of food recall on days 2, 4, and 7, most respondents had sufficient energy intake (66.7%) and sufficient protein intake (60%). There was a significant relationship between sufficient energy intake and REEDA score (r = -0.520; p < 0.001), which indicates a negative relationship with moderate strength, as well as between sufficient protein intake and REEDA score (r = -0.279; p = 0.008), which indicates a negative relationship with weak strength. There is a relationship between adequate energy and protein intake and the REEDA score of perineal wounds in postpartum mothers. The better the energy and protein intake, the lower the REEDA score, indicating improved perineal wound healing]]>
