The Relationship Between Hypertension and the Incidence of Preterm Birth at RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang

Abstract

Hypertension during pregnancy is a significant risk factor that can cause problems during childbirth, such as premature birth, which greatly affects the health and survival rates of both mothers and newborns. This study employed an analytical design based on a cross-sectional approach. The population included every mother who gave birth total of 1,681 mothers were served at Djamil Hospital in Padang. The sample consisted of 91 participants who were selected through systematic random sampling, using an interval of 19 determined based on the mothers' medical record numbers. Data were gathered from existing records found in the hospital's medical files and were examined using univariate and bivariate methods along with the Chi-square statistical test. The findings indicated that among the 91 participants, 33 individuals (36.3%) had a preterm birth and 39 individuals (42.9%) were diagnosed with hypertension. In addition, mothers who gave birth prematurely were more likely to have hypertension, with 64.1% of them experiencing it, compared to 15.4% of those who did not have hypertension. The Chi-square test resulted in a p-value of 0.000. There is a significant statistical between hypertension and the occurrence of preterm birth at Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital in Padang showed statistically significant results in 2024, Mothers who have hypertension are more likely to give birth before their due date than those who do not have hypertension. Therefore, identifying hypertension during pregnancy early on is crucial for lowering the chances of preterm birth and enhancing the health outcomes for both the mother and the baby.