Analysis of Factors Affecting the Implementation of Perineal Massage in Pregnant Women in the Tondomulyo Pati Village Area

Abstract

Perineal rupture is one of the causes of the increase in maternal mortality. The incidence of perineal rupture in pregnant women in Indonesia is often experienced by vaginal delivery mothers. Perineal lacerations increase the risk of damage to the anise spincher, increase pain in the first days of the postpartum period, and increase the risk of infection. One of the efforts that can be made to prevent tears in the perineum during childbirth is with a perineal massage. Massage is an act of pressure by the hand on soft tissues, in order to reduce pain, produce relaxation, and/or improve circulation. The method of this research is a survey using cross sectional shorts. Data analysis uses linear regression tests. The results of the study showed that the factors that can affect perineal massage in pregnant women are the support of the husband with a P value of 0.000 (p < 0.05) and the mother's knowledge of perineal massage with a P value of 0.000 (p<0.05). Husband's support can affect the perineal massage of pregnant women by 12.33% compared to the factors of knowledge, mother's age, gestational age and parity. The conclusion of the study is that the husband's support is greater in influencing the implementation of perineal massage in maternity mothers.