Description of Maternal Age, Parity, and History of Hypertension with the Incidence of Preeclampsia in Pregnant Women at Cibeber Public Health Center in 2024

Abstract

The maternal mortality rate remains a priority issue in the health sector, particularly in maternal and child health. Maternal health is a crucial matter for a nation, as the health status of a country can be measured by its Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR). Based on data obtained from Cibeber Public Health Center, 60 cases of preeclampsia were still found. Risk factors for preeclampsia include primigravida, high-risk age (<20 years old or >35 years old), and a history of preeclampsia/eclamps. This study aims to determine the description of maternal age, parity, and history of hypertension associated with preeclampsia in pregnancy at Cibeber Public Health Center in 2024. This research uses a quantitative observational method with a cross-sectional approach. The sample in this study consisted of 92 pregnant women, obtained using total sampling. Data collection was carried out using the Maternal and Child Health (KIA) register book. This study showed that 27 pregnant women (29.3%) experienced preeclampsia. The number of pregnant women aged <20 years and >30 years was 48 (52.2%), while those aged 20-35 years were 44 (47.8%). Pregnant women with parity ≤1 or >4 numbered 48 (52.2%), and those with parity 2-4 numbered 44 (47.8%). Pregnant women with a history of hypertension numbered 42 (45.7%), and those without a history of hypertension numbered 50 (54.3%). It is hoped that the results of this study can be used as a learning resource for future researchers to understand more clearly the variables studied. Future researchers are also encouraged to investigate variables not covered in this study in different locations.