THE EFFECT OF PIPER BETLE LEAF EXTRACT LOTION TO OLDER PEOPLE SKIN MOISTURE

Oda Debora; Betty Dwi Kartikasari

Oda Debora Program Studi D-III Keperawatan STIKes Panti Waluya Malang
Betty Dwi Kartikasari Program Studi D-III Keperawatan STIKes Panti Waluya Malang

Abstract

Background: Elderly has obvious anatomic and physiological changes in all of their body systems. Some of common skin problems are xerosis, the appearance of skin folds, skin damage due to moisture problems, and impaired wound healing. There is one alternative skin care that can be applied and has been scientifically reviewed such as utilization of green betel leaf (Piper betle L.). This plant is scientifically proven to have antibacterial activity.Objective: The aim of this study is to provide an alternative skin care for elderly people who are frequently in contact with urine and faecal using betel leaf.Methods: The research design used in this study was quasi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test approach in the treatment group.Results: Statistical analysis showed that the water content of the skin in the control group showed a result of p = 0.325 (p> 0.05) and the oil content in the control group showed a result of p = 0.783 (p> 0.05). It can be concluded that there is no significant effect between bathing in the normal way with the level of skin moisture. The treatment group showed that the water and oil content had a value of p = 0,000 (p <0.05).Conclusion: Based on the results of research and discussion it can be concluded that the administration of betel leaf extract lotion (Piper beetle) significantly influences the skin's moisture. Key words: Skin moisture, piper beetle, older people.

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