The International Science of Health Journal
Vol. 2 No. 4 (2024): December: The International Science of Health Journal

The Relationship between Pregnancy Spacing and Parity with Incidence of Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) in Pregnant Women

Usi Lanita (Unknown)
Sri Astuti Siregar (Unknown)
Kasyani Kasyani (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2024

Abstract

One of the nutritional problems in pregnant women that is important to address is Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED). CED can cause anaemia, bleeding, the mother does not gain weight normally, and contracting infectious diseases. This study aims to determine the relationship between pregnancy spacing and parity with the incidence of CED in pregnant women. Quantitative research with cross-sectional design. The study was conducted on pregnant women in Jambi City in 2024, totalling 98 people. Data analysis using Chi Square test. The results showed that there was a significant relationship between pregnancy distance (0.034) with the incidence of CED in pregnant women. There is no relationship between parity (0.340) with the incidence of CED in pregnant women. It is concluded that there is a relationship between pregnancy spacing and the incidence of SEZ in pregnant women. It is expected for pregnant women to set a safe pregnancy distance that is above 2 years from the previous pregnancy, in addition it is also recommended to the Health Office and Puskesmas to often educate to increase the knowledge of pregnant women about the prevention and treatment of CED.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ishel

Publisher

Subject

Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

Description

Praktek Ilmu Bedah, Farmasi, Persalinan, Kesehatan Anak, Kesehatan Jiwa, Kesehatan Masyarakat, Kedokteran Gigi, Ilmu Pendidikan Kesehatan, Kebidanan, Ilmu Kesehatan dan Keperawatan, Kebijakan dan Manajemen Kesehatan, Gizi Masyarakat, Kesehatan Lingkungan, Epidemiologi, Kesehatan Reproduksi, Promosi ...