Malahayati International Journal of Nursing and Health Science
Vol. 9 No. 6 (2026): Volume 9 Number 6

Determinants of miscarriage among pregnant women at Haji Hospital, Medan City, North Sumatra Province

Juwita Febriani Pakpahan (STIKes Mitra Husada Medan)
Ika Damayanti Sipayung (STIKes Mitra Husada Medan)
Nurlela Pasaribu (STIKes Mitra Husada Medan)
Elsa Simanjuntak (STIKes Mitra Husada Medan)
Elestra Natalia Butarbutar (STIKes Mitra Husada Medan)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2026

Abstract

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.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

minh

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

Malahayati International Journal of Nursing and Health Science is a peer-reviewed journal and provides a platform to publish areas of nursing and health science. The journal also seeks to advance the quality of research by publishing papers introducing or elaborating on new methods in nursing and ...