The Relationship Between Food Abstinence Behaviour and Perineal Wounds in Postpartum Mothers on Days 1-7
Keywords:
Dietary restriction culture, nutrition, perineal wound healing, postpartum mothers, REEDA scaleAbstract
The postpartum period is a critical phase of maternal recovery in which adequate nutrition is essential for preventing complications and promoting perineal wound healing. However, cultural practices involving dietary restrictions are still commonly observed and may negatively affect nutritional intake and healing outcomes. This study aimed to examine the relationship between dietary restriction culture and perineal wound healing among postpartum mothers. A quantitative descriptive–analytical study with a cross-sectional design was conducted involving 32 postpartum mothers within 3–14 days after delivery who experienced perineal lacerations. Samples were selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire to assess dietary restriction practices and the REEDA scale to evaluate perineal wound healing. Descriptive statistics were used for univariate analysis, while the Spearman rank correlation test was applied for bivariate analysis (α = 0.05). The results showed that 53.1% of respondents did not practice dietary restrictions, and wound healing outcomes were evenly divided between good and poor categories (50.0% each). Statistical analysis revealed a significant relationship between dietary restriction culture and perineal wound healing (p = 0.001), with a very strong negative correlation (r = −0.932). In conclusion, dietary restriction practices are strongly associated with poorer perineal wound healing. Adequate and balanced nutrition during the postpartum period is therefore essential to support wound healing and improve maternal health outcomes.
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