Elsa Simanjuntak
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Determinants of miscarriage among pregnant women at Haji Hospital, Medan City, North Sumatra Province Juwita Febriani Pakpahan; Ika Damayanti Sipayung; Nurlela Pasaribu; Elsa Simanjuntak; Elestra Natalia Butarbutar
Malahayati International Journal of Nursing and Health Science Vol. 9 No. 6 (2026): Volume 9 Number 6
Publisher : Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan-fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan Universitas Malahayati

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33024/minh.v9i6.4146

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Background: Miscarriage (recorded as “abortion” in hospital medical records) is a major health issue among pregnant women and can contribute to maternal morbidity and mortality. Hemorrhage resulting from miscarriage complications is a primary factor in maternal deaths. Purpose: To analyze the determinants of miscarriage among pregnant women at Haji Hospital, Medan City. Method: A quantitative approach with an observational, cross-sectional design was employed. The study population consisted of all pregnant women registered in the medical records at Haji Hospital, Medan City, in 2026. A sample of 64 pregnant women was selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, and data were analyzed using the Chi-Square test. Results: The results showed a p-value of 0.004 (p < 0.05); thus, the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted and the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected. This indicates a significant relationship of age on the occurrence of miscarriage among pregnant women at Haji Hospital, Medan City, North Sumatra. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship regarding the determinants of miscarriage among pregnant women at Haji Hospital, Medan City, North Sumatra Province.