Jurnal Keperawatan Silampari
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Keperawatan Silampari

The Relationship between Age and The Incidence of Prolonged Labor in Mothers in Giving Birth

Siti Fatimah (Akademi Kebidanan Bakti Indonesia)
Wita Yuni Suwandi (Politeknik Kesehatan Yapkesbi)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the relationship between age and the incidence of prolonged labor in women giving birth. The research method used was quantitative, with a descriptive analytical approach using a cross-sectional approach. The results showed that of 82 women giving birth, 40 respondents (48.8%) experienced prolonged labor. Most of the women who experienced prolonged labor were in the at-risk age group. Based on statistical testing, a p-value of 0.001 < 0.05 was obtained, thus H1 was accepted. It was concluded that there is a relationship between maternal age and the incidence of prolonged labor.   Keywords: Women Giving Birth, Prolonged Labor, Age

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