Relationship between maternal age with severe preeclampsia in Marzoeki Mahdi Hospital Bogor

Abstract

ABSTRACT Background: Preeclampsia and eclampsia are the leading cause of death after bleeding and infection. Severe preeclampsia is a joint complication and cause of Maternal mortality ranges between 9.8% - 25.5%. Objective: To determine maternal age relationship with the incidence of severe preeclampsia in Maezoeki Mahdi Hospital Bogor in 2013. Method: survey with a cross sectional approach. Data was obtained from the patient medical record. The population in this study was all women giving birth at Marzoeki Mahdi hospitals Bogor in 2012, with a sample of 94 people. Results: The prevalence of mothers delivered with severe preeclampsia in Marzoeki Mahdi Hospital Bogor as much as 24.5%. Mother age who has a significant relationship with the incidence of severe preeclampsia, whereas parity, gestational age and a history of pre-eclampsia do not show a significant association. Conclusion: Maternal age who has a significant relationship with the incidence of severe preeclampsia. Suggestion: To examine the ANC regularly, at least four times during pregnancy can prevent severe preeclampsia. Keyword: Age and Severe Preeclampsia.