Article Per Year (5 Year)
p-Index From 2021 - 2026
0.23
P-Index
This Author published in this journals
All Journal Jurnal Kesehatan Sumber Waras
Irivin Lesli Yunita Obehetan
STIKes Sumber Waras
Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Physics Public Health Social Sciences

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

Found 1 Documents
Search

 1 
The Effect of the Application of Aloe Vera Gel Compresses on Breast Swelling Pain in Postpartum Mothers at Sumber Waras Hospital Irivin Lesli Yunita Obehetan
Jurnal Kesehatan STIKes Sumber Waras Vol 8 No 1 (2026): Jurnal Kesehatan STIKes Sumber Waras
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Sumber Waras

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63704/jksw.v8i1.109

Abstract

Breast engorgement is a common problem among postpartum mothers that often causes pain, disrupts comfort, and interferes with the success of exclusive breastfeeding. Non-pharmacological management using aloe vera gel compresses is believed to help reduce pain due to its active compounds with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. This study aimed to determine the effect of aloe vera gel compresses on breast engorgement pain in postpartum mothers at Sumber Waras Hospital in 2025. The study employed a pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design. The sample consisted of 10 postpartum mothers selected through purposive sampling. Pain intensity was measured using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), and data were analyzed using a dependent t-test. The results showed a decrease in the mean pain score after the application of aloe vera gel compresses: from 4 to 3 on the first day, from 3 to 2.10 on the second day, and from 2.20 to 1 on the third day. Statistical analysis revealed a p-value < 0.05 on all treatment days, indicating a significant effect of aloe vera gel compresses in reducing breast engorgement pain. In conclusion, aloe vera gel compresses are effective in reducing breast engorgement pain in postpartum mothers. This intervention can be applied as a safe, inexpensive, and practical non-pharmacological therapy to support the success of exclusive breastfeeding
Co-Authors