The Effects of Structured Self-Perineal Care Education on Episiotomy Pain Score and Wound Healing Outcome among Primigravida Mothers in Malaysia Urban Area

Background: Pain and wound dehiscence cause physical emotional traumas, impacting the mothers' quality of life, mental health, maternal-child bonding. Objectives: The present study aimed to examine effect self-perineal care (SPC) education on episiotomy pain scores healing outcomes. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was used in this study. In third trimester, 125 primigravida mothers attended antenatal clinic were assigned a SPC group (n=62) control (n=63). intervention received two phases apart from hospital’s routine care, only care. treatment provided content their smartphones using “SPCE” mobile application. Mothers both groups self-reported score outcome over 7 days post-childbirth Results: overall REEDA (redness, oedema, ecchymosis, discharge, approximation) significantly lower than for first 7-days post-delivery with P < 0.001 except 4 h baseline observation. For each activity daily living, post-delivery. Conclusion: Self-perineal positively reduced enhanced This empowered take responsibility health by involving self-care program.