The Relationship Between Pregnant Women's Age and Eating Patterns with the Incidence of Preeclampsia at Bumi Panua Pohuwato General Hospital

Abstract

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by reduced organ perfusion due to vasospasm and endothelial dysfunction, typically occurring in the 3rd trimester, but it can occur earlier. This study aimed to examine the relationship between maternal age, diet, and the incidence of preeclampsia at NU Madinah Pujon Treat Clinics, Malang Regency. The total sampling method was used, with data analyzed using a descriptive statistical approach and multiple linear regression models. The t-value for maternal age (X1) was 2.547, which is greater than the t-table value of 2.048, indicating a significant relationship between maternal age and the incidence of preeclampsia. Similarly, the t-value for diet (X2) was 5.220, indicating a significant relationship between diet and preeclampsia. The F value of 16.621, which is greater than the critical F value of 3.35, confirms a significant simultaneous relationship between maternal age and diet with preeclampsia. The regression coefficient (R²) of 0.552 means that 55.2% of the incidence of preeclampsia is explained by maternal age and diet, while 44.8% is influenced by other factors. The dietary variable (X2) had a more dominant influence on preeclampsia, as evidenced by the higher t-value of 5.220.