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International Journal of Midwifery and Nursing Practice
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2025, Vol. 8, Issue 1, Part B

A study to assess the efficacy of Aloe Vera pulp application on episiotomy wound in postnatal mothers in selected hospitals of Pune city

Pramila Nikalje, Shivcharan Singh Gandhar, Mangesh Jabade and Nishigandha Shelar

Pregnancy and child birth are special events in a woman’s life. Mothers suffer much distress after child birth due to painful perineum. Aloe vera has been used for many centuries as a natural remedy for many different ailments. The pulp of aloe vera plant leaves is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidant. Aloe vera, the plant can be snapped off and placed on cuts and burns for immediate relief. Studies have shown aloe vera can help promote healing of the skin.
Aim: Assess the efficacy of aloe vera pulp application on episiotomy wound in postnatal mothers.
Materials and Methods: Quasi experimental descriptive research design was used for this study. It was carried out on 60 postnatal mothers as a samples. The purposive sampling technique was used to data was collected using modified observational Checklist REEDA scale. Data analysis was done mainly using descriptive statistics.
Results: The findings of the study were discussed with the objectives and hypothesis stated. The present study was undertaken to assess the efficacy of aloe vera pulp application on episiotomy wound in postnatal mothers in selected maternity hospitals of Pune city.
Conclusion: Aloe vera pulp application was effective on episiotomy wound in postnatal mothers.
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International Journal of Midwifery and Nursing Practice
How to cite this article:
Pramila Nikalje, Shivcharan Singh Gandhar, Mangesh Jabade, Nishigandha Shelar. A study to assess the efficacy of Aloe Vera pulp application on episiotomy wound in postnatal mothers in selected hospitals of Pune city. Int J Midwifery Nurs Pract 2025;8(1):119-121. DOI: 10.33545/26630427.2025.v8.i1b.198
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