Impact of Early Mobilization and Body Mass Index on Wound Healing Among Post-Cesarean Section Patients at Ir. Soekarno Hospital, Morotai

Authors

  • Sukmawati Soleman Ir. Soekarno Hospital, Pulau Morotai Regency
  • Dewi Rakhmawati Diploma III Midwifery Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Jember, Jember, Indonesia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47794/johmis.v1i1.10

Keywords:

Early mobilization, Body Mass Index (BMI), Wound healing, Sectio Caesarea, Post Sectio Caesarea patients

Abstract

The wound healing process in post-Sectio Caesarea patients is influenced by various factors, including early mobilization and Body Mass Index (BMI). Early mobilization can accelerate healing, while high BMI is associated with slower recovery. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between early mobilization, BMI, and wound healing in Sectio Caesarea patients. Using a cross-sectional design, 65 patients at Ir. Soekarno Morotai Hospital were observed between January and August 2024. Data on mobilization time, BMI, and wound healing were collected through direct observation and documented on an observation sheet. Pearson correlation analysis revealed a significant negative correlation between early mobilization and wound healing (r = -0.512, p = 0.001), indicating that earlier mobilization promotes faster healing. Conversely, a significant positive correlation was found between BMI and wound healing (r = 0.435, p = 0.003), suggesting that higher BMI delays the healing process. No significant correlation was identified between early mobilization and BMI (r = 0.127, p = 0.276). The study concludes that early mobilization plays a crucial role in enhancing wound healing in post-Sectio Caesarea patients, while high BMI serves as an inhibiting factor. It is recommended that postoperative care emphasize early mobilization, especially for patients with normal or overweight BMI. Future research should adopt a cohort design and consider additional influencing factors such as nutritional status and comorbidities.

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2025-09-30

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Soleman, S., & Rakhmawati, D. (2025). Impact of Early Mobilization and Body Mass Index on Wound Healing Among Post-Cesarean Section Patients at Ir. Soekarno Hospital, Morotai. Journal of Health and Midwifery Soepraoen, 1(1), 49–55. https://doi.org/10.47794/johmis.v1i1.10

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): JOHMIS Vol 1. No. 1

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