Authors: 1Yusriani, 2Veni Hadju, 3Ridwan M. Taha, 4Muh. Tahir Abdullah
1Medical Science of Postgraduate Program, Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University Makassar
2Nutritional Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Makassar
3Health Education and Promotion, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Makassar
4Health Reproduction, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Makassar
1Email: yusriani83@rocketmail.com
Abstract
Maternal death is one of the major global health problems, and generally occurs mainly in developing countries. Trend The maternal mortality rate in Jeneponto district and particularly in the work area of Bululoe phc has increased voluntarily over the past 3 years. This study aims to obtain a database of social health determinant analysis results on the risk of maternal mortality. The design study was survey with descriptive approach. . The research took place in Jeneponto District, South Sulawesi. The population study were all pregnant women (60 people) in Turatea Sub District. All the population taken by census. Data obtained through direct interviews and observations by using a questionnaire. The study found that the majority of pregnant women in the work area of Bululoe phc were in high risk category for maternal mortality (64.9%), occupation (70%), 91.7% income), nutritional status (20%), illness (8.3%), and pregnant women who had a history of complications that could threaten pregnancy/labor (5%). The distribution of pregnant women who are categorized as high risk based on the majority of social determinants is spread in Tanjonga village and based on the health status of the majority spread in Bululoe village and at least in Jombe Village. The conclusions of this study found that social determinants are the highest risk factor for maternal mortality. Recommendation from this research is Need to conduct health promotion and facilitation effort to decrease maternal mortality risk based on social determinant aspect.
Keywords: Social Health Determine, Maternal Mortality Risk, Puskesmas
