PENGARUH PEMBERIAN MINYAK ZAITUN TERHADAP PENYEMBUHAN STRIAE GRAVIDARUM PADA IBU HAMIL

Abstract

Striae gravidarum or stretch marks are common skin problems in pregnant women, characterized by the appearance of pink, purple, or white lines that usually appear on the stomach, thighs, and breasts due to excessive stretching of the skin during pregnancy. Around 90% of pregnant women experience this condition, especially in the first pregnancy and third trimester. One non- pharmacological therapy that has been proven safe and effective is the use of olive oil which is rich in vitamin E, antioxidants, and unsaturated fatty acids which are useful for increasing skin elasticity, moisturizing, and accelerating tissue regeneration. This study aims to determine the effect of olive oil administration on the healing of striae gravidarum in pregnant women. The study used a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach. A total of 15 pregnant women at the H. Tanjung Clinic were given an intervention in the form of applying 1 ml of olive oil twice a day for 14 days. Observations were made using an observation sheet with the Davey Score assessment method. The results of the paired sample t-test statistical test showed a significant decrease in the severity of striae gravidarum, from an average value of 6.80 before the intervention to 4.60 after the intervention, with a p-value of

0.000. This proves that olive oil has a positive effect on the healing process of striae gravidarum. Giving olive oil can be an alternative complementary therapy that is practical, economical, and low-risk, and can be used in antenatal services as a preventive and promotive effort for the health of the skin of pregnant women.