Effectiveness of Consuming Boiled Eggs from Vegetarian Chickens and Broiler Chicken for Increasing Hemoglobin Levels and Perineum Wound Healing Process in Postpartum Mothers at The Batu Anam Health Center Midwife Clinic

Background: This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of consuming boiled eggs from vegetarian and broiler chickens in increasing Hb levels and the healing process of perineal wounds in postpartum mothers at the midwife clinic working area of the Batu Anam Health Center, Simalungun Regency, Pematangsiantar City. Objectives: To analyze the effectiveness of consuming boiled vegetarian and broiler chicken eggs for perineal wound healing and Hb levels in postpartum mothers in Batu Anam Health Center, Simalungun Regency, Pematangsiantar City. Method: The study used a pre- and post-test design. The sample population was 1-day postpartum mothers who experienced first and second-degree perineal injuries and who gave birth at the midwife clinic in the working area of the Batu Anam Health Center from May to September 2023. The study sample comprised 15 postpartum mothers in each of the vegetarian and broiler chicken boiled egg consumption groups (1:1), with 7 days of boiled egg consumption. Hb levels were checked with a digital Hb meter before and after the intervention, and perineal lacerations were monitored. The statistical test used was the paired sample T-test. Results: Hb levels experienced a significant increase in the vegetarian and broiler chicken egg consumption groups (p < 0.001). Furthermore, perineal lesions experienced improved and accelerated healing after consuming vegetarian and broiler chicken eggs (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Consumption of boiled eggs from vegetarian and broiler chickens could increase Hb levels and accelerate the healing process of perineal wounds in postpartum mothers at the midwife clinic working area of Batu Anam Health Center, Simalungun Regency, Pematangsiantar City.