JUMLAH BAKTERI PADA LUKA DIABETIK KRONIK YANG DICUCI MENGGUNAKAN EKSTRAK AIR DAUN JAMBU BIJI (PSIDIUM GUAVA)
ABSTRACT: Various solutions have
been recommended for cleanse the wound, however normal saline is favored.
Aqueous guava leaf extracts have material that known for antibacterial in the
diabetic wound care especially for cleansing. Guava leaf available in
Indonesia, but there is unresolved debate about its use. This study use
quasi-experimental with pre-test post-test design. Sample in this study consist
19 outpatients who had diabetic chronic wounds care in clinic Kitamura,
Pontianak. Analysis of quantitative data was tested with non-parametric
analysis, Wilcoxon test and Mann Whitney test to determine the effect of
aqueous guava leaves extract in reducing bacterial. Results sowed that he
number of bacteria colonies after cleansing the wound using aqueous guava
leaves extract was decreased. P-value on first day until seventh day for 10%
aqueous guava leaves was p=0.008 (p0.05), but 20% aqueous guava leaves extract
most effective than 10% aqueous guava leaves extract.
KEYWORDS: diabetic ulcer;
wound cleansing; aqueous extract; guava leaf
Penulis: Fahni Haris
Kode Jurnal: jpkebidanandd170399
