Analysis of Factors Affect the Incidence of Chronic Energy in Pregnant Women in Puskesmas Samata Gowa

Abstract

Chronic energy deficiency is a lack of energy over a considerable period. Pregnant women who experience chronic energy deficiency will cause complications in the mother and the baby. Incidence Chronic Energy Deficiency in pregnancy globally is 35-75%. 40% of maternal deaths in developing countries are related to chronic energy shortages. Indonesia was the fourth largest after India with the prevalence of 35.5% where south Sulawesi is one of the provinces where there are pregnant women chronic energy deficiency with 17.2% then in Samata Gowa Health Center, there are still 14.4% of pregnant women who experience Chronic Energy Deficiency. The purpose of this study was to find out the factors that influence the incidence of Chronic Energy Deficiency in pregnant women in Samata Gowa Health Center. The research method was observationally analytical with a cross-sectional approach and sampling using a total sampling technique of 60 samples. This study was conducted in February-May 2021 using a data retrieval format. Bivariate analysis using Multiple Linear Regression α=0.05. The results of the bivariate analysis showed there was no meaningful influence between age, parity, occupation, and hemoglobin levels and the incidence of Chronic Energy Deficiency in pregnant women. Although the statistical analysis on each variable there is no meaningful influence. In fact, from the number of 60 samples, there are still 21.7% of pregnant women who experience chronic energy deficiency. Chronic energy deficiency in pregnant women is one of the contributors to maternal and child mortality so it needs attention.

Keywords:  Chronic Energy Deficiency Age, Work, Parity, Hemoglobin levels