<![CDATA[Perineal wound pain is one of the most common complaints experienced by postpartum mothers as a result of perineal tears or episiotomy. Untreated pain may interfere with mobility, daily activities, and infant care. One non-pharmacological method that can be used to reduce pain is a sitz bath (warm water immersion). Objective: To determine the effectiveness of sitz bath therapy on perineal wound pain among postpartum mothers at Arinda Clinic. Methods: This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach. The sample consisted of 30 postpartum mothers with first- and second-degree perineal wounds selected through purposive sampling. Pain intensity was measured using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). The sitz bath intervention was administered using warm water at a temperature of 37–40°C for 10–15 minutes, twice daily for five days. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test with a significance level of 0.05. Results: The mean pain score decreased from 6.12 before the intervention to 3.08 after the intervention, with a mean difference of 3.04 points. The Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test yielded a p-value of 0.000 (p<0.05), indicating a statistically significant difference in pain levels before and after the sitz bath intervention. Conclusion: Sitz bath therapy is effective in reducing perineal wound pain among postpartum mothers at Arinda Clinic and can be used as a non-pharmacological intervention in postpartum care.]]>
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