The effect of combining alum ointment and positive psychology on episiotomy healing and pain intensity in primiparous women. Perineal laceration during delivery
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group:The intervention consists of applying alum ointment twice daily for 10 days as topical treatment. Intervention 2: Intervention group:Participants will receive alum o
Sponsors
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Ability to read and write Being a primiparous woman Gestational age between 38 and 42 completed Body mass index (BMI) in the range of 18.5 to 24.9 Newborn weight between 2500 and 4000 grams Vaginal delivery with mediolateral No rupture of membranes for more than 18 hours No simultaneous psychiatric or psychological interventions No chronic constipation Absence of any significant psychiatric disorders,anxiety ,depression or neuropsychological symptoms
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Addiction to drugs or use of psychoactive substances Allergy to alum ointment Use of medications that affect wound healing during the study Re-manipulation of the episiotomy site after initail repair Engaging in sexual intercourse within the first 10 days postpartum failure to return to the hospital one days 5 and 10 for episiotomy healing assessment History of trauma or previous surgery,and presence of visible perineal Having diseases that interfere with wound healing, such as chronic illnesses ,heart, kidney or lung disease ,connective tissue disorders, diabetes, anemia, hemophilia or malnutrition Neonatal hospitalization or presence of congenital abnormalities in the newborn Missing more than two counseling sessions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome of the present study is pain. Timepoint: It is measured at intervals of 4, 8, and 12 hours, and on days 5 and 10 after the intervention. Method of measurement: Through the REDA scale and the visual pain scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Healing of the episiotomy wound is considered a secondary outcome. Timepoint: It is completed at intervals of 4, 8, and 12 hours, and on days 5 and 10 after the intervention. Method of measurement: Adverse effects are assessed using a self-designed questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactHasti Shenasandeh
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed