Jurnal Midwifery
Vol 8 No 2 (2026): AUGUST

P The Effect of Foot Massage Using Olive Oil on Post–Cesarean Section Wound Pain

Maulida, Ayu Ires (Unknown)
Wulandari, Catur Leny (Unknown)
Sutrisminah, Emi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Jul 2026

Abstract

Introduction: This study aimed to determine the effect of foot massage with olive oil on post-cesarean section wound pain in the postpartum room of RSI PKU Muhammadiyah Pekajangan, Pekalongan Regency. Method: This study employed a quantitative method using a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach. The dependent variable (post-cesarean section wound pain) was measured before and after the intervention (foot massage with olive oil) in the same group of participants. This study used a nonprobability sampling method with a purposive sampling technique. The sample in this study was 32 participants. After collecting the data, it was processed and analyzed using SPSS. The non-parametric statistical analysis test, Wilcoxon signed-rank test, was used to test the comparative hypothesis of two paired samples with a significance level of 95% (α = 0.05). The results: showed a statistically significant reduction in pain intensity after the intervention (p = 0.000). Conclusion: foot massage with olive oil has a significant effect on reducing post-cesarean section wound pain in the postpartum ward of RSI PKU Muhammadiyah Pekajangan, Pekalongan Regency, in 2025.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jmidwifery

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions

Description

This journal focuses on the dissemination of scientific works in the field of midwifery and reproductive health, including original research, literature reviews, case studies, and evidence-based innovations related to midwifery practice. Journal Scope Reproductive Health Adolescent reproductive ...