The Relationship Between Maternal Age and the Incidence of Complications During Delivery at UPT Puskesmas Tomalou
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https://doi.org/10.59680/ventilator.v3i2.2281Keywords:
Cross-Sectional Study, Delivery Complications, Maternal Age, Obstetric Risk, Primary Health CenterAbstract
Maternal age is an important factor influencing pregnancy outcomes, with both adolescent and older mothers having a higher risk of obstetric complications. This study aimed to examine the relationship between maternal age and the incidence of delivery complications at UPT Puskesmas Tomalou. A quantitative cross sectional design was used involving 30 mothers who delivered at the health center within the past 12 months. Data were obtained from medical records and supported by structured questionnaires to collect information on demographic characteristics, parity, antenatal care visits, and delivery outcomes. Descriptive analysis showed that most respondents were aged 20-35 years (66.7%), followed by mothers older than 35 years (20%) and younger than 20 years (13.3%). Most respondents were multiparous (60%) and had attended at least four antenatal care visits (73.3%), while 66.7% had completed high school or higher education. In terms of delivery outcomes, cesarean section was the most common complication (23.3%), followed by prolonged labor (20%), pre eclampsia (16.7%), and postpartum hemorrhage (13.3%). Chi square analysis showed a trend of association between maternal age and delivery complications (chi square = 5.47, p = 0.065), with both adolescent and older mothers experiencing a higher proportion of complications compared to mothers aged 20-35 years. Although the association did not reach conventional statistical significance, the results suggest that maternal age remains an important factor in identifying high risk pregnancies. The study concludes that age specific monitoring and interventions are needed to reduce obstetric complications. Younger mothers may benefit from health education and nutritional support, while older mothers require proactive risk assessment and delivery planning. These findings may assist healthcare providers at primary health centers in improving maternal and neonatal outcomes.
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