Promotor: Jurnal Mahasiswa Kesehatan Masyarakat
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): APRIL

Determinants of Mothers’ Choice of Delivery Place at Regina Maris Hospital, Medan

Ramadhani Syafitri Nasution (Institut Kesehatan Helvetia Medan)
Nuraini Nuraini (Institut Kesehatan Helvetia Medan)
Dina Gokma (Institut Kesehatan Helvetia Medan)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Apr 2026

Abstract

Mothers play an important role in the family, particularly in maintaining their own health and that of their children. However, mothers are also vulnerable to health problems, especially during pregnancy and childbirth. Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2023 show that the global maternal mortality rate remains at 189 per 100,000 live births, with approximately 830 deaths per day, most of which are preventable. Reducing this rate is a target of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030. This study used a quantitative method with a cross-sectional design involving 99 mothers who gave birth at Regina Maris Hospital, Medan, from January to February 2023, using an accidental sampling technique. Data were analyzed using univariate, bivariate, and multivariate methods. The results showed that factors influencing the choice of place of delivery include knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, facilities, and family support, with attitude being the most dominant factor. In conclusion, efforts are needed to improve maternal knowledge and foster positive attitudes, as well as to enhance the active role of hospitals in health promotion.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

PROMOTOR

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Subject

Nursing Public Health Other

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Jurnal ini adalah wadah mahasiswa untuk Meningkatkan ketrampilan dan wadah informasi penelitian kesehatan bagi akademisi. Praktisi masyakarakt dan pemamgku kebijakan. Selain itu jurnal ini merupakan karya tulis ilmiah mahasiswa yang diharapkan dapat memeberikan masukan dan manfaat untuk meningkatkan ...