Risk Factors of Pre-Eclampsia of Women Birth From History of Eating Behavior During Pregnancy

Abstract

Introduction: Preeclampsia is the second leading cause of maternal death, affecting 3% to 8% of pregnant women worldwide. Pregnant women preeclampsia in Magetan Regency in 2017 were 189 people, while in 2018 there were 270 people. The purpose of this study was to analyze the risk factors for preeclampsia from eating behavior factors in pregnant women. Method(s): A case control study design with a retrospective approach. The research was conducted in the working area of the Community Health Center, Panekan District, Magetan Regency. The population of this study was data of all mothers giving birth in 2018 of 210 mothers. The sample size of the control group was 27 mothers giving birth without preeclampsia. The ratio between the case group and the control group was 1: 1, so the number of samples was 54 people. The sampling technique was simple random sampling. The independent variable was eating behavior and the dependent variable was the incidence of preeclampsia. Data collection tools in the form of questionnaires and study of medical record data documentation. The data analysis used was descriptive and logistic regression analysis. The error rate is set at alpha <0.05. Result(s): The results of the study using logistic regression of eating behavior obtained p value = 0.00 (p <0.05) and OR (Exp B) 35.714. Conclusion(s): The conclusion of the research results is that eating behavior affects the incidence of preeclampsia. Pregnant women who have unhealthy eating habits have a 35x greater risk of developing preeclampsia than pregnant women with healthy eating habits.Copyright © 2021, Institute of Medico-Legal Publications. All rights reserved.