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Marselina Labai Lejau
Universitas Respati Yogyakarta
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The Effect of topical aloe vera on striae gravidarum severity among pregnant women Sri Wulandari; Witri Lathifah; Marselina Labai Lejau; Nathasya Deshandry Rambu Haima
THE JOURNAL OF Mother and Child Health  Concerns Vol. 5 No. 4 (2026): July Edition 2026
Publisher : Indonesian Public Health-Observer Information Forum (IPHORR) Kerjasama dengan Persatuan Perawat Nasional Indonesia (PPNI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56922/mchc.v5i4.3775

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Background: Striae gravidarum is one of the most common physiological skin changes experienced during pregnancy, affecting up to 90-95% of pregnant women. It may cause itching, skin irritation, and decreased self-confidence. Aloe vera has been reported to possess moisturizing and skin-regenerating properties that may help reduce the severity of stretch marks during pregnancy. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effect of aloe vera application on reducing striae gravidarum among pregnant women. Methods: This quantitative study employed a quasi-experimental design using a non-equivalent control group pretest–posttest approach. A total of 37 pregnant women were recruited using total sampling. Aloe vera was applied for four weeks, and observations were conducted before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Paired t-test. Results: Most respondents were classified as non-risk age (81.08%) and multiparous (64.86%). Statistical analysis demonstrated a significant reduction in striae gravidarum scores after four weeks of aloe vera application (p= 0.000; p< 0.05), indicating a significant difference between pretest and posttest measurements. Conclusion: Aloe vera application significantly reduced the severity of striae gravidarum in pregnant women after four weeks of intervention. Aloe vera may be considered a safe and affordable complementary intervention for managing stretch marks during pregnancy.
Co-Authors Nathasya Deshandry Rambu Haima Sri Wulandari Witri Lathifah