Analysis of Causes of Maternal Death in East Java Province, Indonesia

Maharani Maharani; Sutrisno Sutrisno

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2023.9549

Authors

Maharani Maharani Department of Midwifery, Polytechnic of Health, Ministry of Health, Aceh, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5021-1274
Sutrisno Sutrisno Devision of Fertility, Endocrinology and Reproduction, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Brawijaya University, Saiful Anwar General Hospital, Malang, East Java, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2023.9549

Keywords:

Causes, Maternal death, East Java

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The maternal mortality rate is an indicator that reflects the mother’s health status, especially the risk of death for the mother during pregnancy and childbirth. Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) has a close relationship with efforts to increase human development. Therefore, efforts are needed to reduce MMR by identifying the factors that influence MMR.

AIM: The aim of the study was to analyze the factors causing the incidence of Maternal Death in East Java Province.

METHODS: The research design used in this research is a quantitative research using descriptive-analytical. The population of this research is districts/cities in East Java Province, with a sample of 38 districts/cities. The research period starts from August to September 2021. Data analysis using grouping and percentage of cases.

RESULTS: The results of the study found that cases of maternal death in East Java due to postpartum hemorrhage in 2021 were 131 cases. Cases due to hypertension as many as 115 cases. Cases due to infection as many as 25 cases. The incidence of maternal death due to abortion is 1 case. There were 13 cases of maternal death due to blood disorders. There were 6 cases of maternal death due to metabolic disorders — cases of maternal death due to Heart as many as 54 cases. Maternal deaths due to COVID-19 were 793 cases.

CONCLUSION: Factors causing maternal death in East Java Province, namely, hypertension bleeding, infection, abortion, blood disorders, heart metabolic disorders, and COVID-19. The most influential factor in maternal mortality in 2021 is COVID-19.

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