The Relationship Between Blood Glucose Levels and The Healing Process of Cesarean Section Wounds at Besuki Regional General Hospital

Abstract

Introduction: The wound healing process involves the repair and restoration of damaged tissue function. Ineffective healing of cesarean section (CS) wounds can have fatal consequences and is one of the contributing factors to maternal mortality. High blood glucose levels can impair wound healing by compromising immune function and increasing the risk of infection.

Methods: An associative analytical study design with a cross-sectional approach was used. The population consisted of 70 mothers on day 7 post-C-section, with a sample of 60 participants selected using the Slovin method. Data were collected using a checklist and the Reeda scale observation form. Data analysis was performed using the Fisher-Freeman-Halton Exact Test.

Results: Nearly all respondents had normal blood sugar levels (54 women, 90%), while 6 women (10%) had high blood sugar levels. The C-section wound healing process was good in 38 respondents (63.3%), fair in 19 respondents (31.7%), and poor in 3 respondents (5.0%). The p-value (0.034) was less than α (0.05), so H0 was rejected, indicating that there is a relationship between blood glucose levels and the healing process of cesarean section (CS) wounds at the Obstetrics Clinic of Besuki Regional General Hospital.

Conclusion: There is a correlation between blood sugar levels and the healing process of cesarean section (C-section) wounds at the Obstetrics Clinic of Besuki Regional General Hospital. It is recommended that pregnant women undergo blood sugar screening during pregnancy as a means of early detection of health issues affecting both the mother and the fetus.