Description of Mother's Age and Parity with The Incident of Chronic Energy Deficiency in The 1st Trimester at Kramatwatu Health Center for The Period of October-December

Abstract

The most common nutritional intake disorder in pregnant women in the first trimester is Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED). CED in pregnant women is a condition where the mother lacks energy and protein intake during pregnancy which can result in health problems for the mother and fetus. A preliminary survey conducted by researchers at the Kramatwatu Community Health Center for the October-December 2022 period included 106 pregnant women in the first trimester. The aim of this research is to determine the description of maternal age and parity with the incidence of chronic energy deficiency in the first trimester at the Kramatwatu Community Health Center for the period October-December 2022. The research method used is descriptive research. The study population was all 106 first trimester pregnant women. Sample on this study included all 106 pregnant women in the first trimester. The sampling technique used in this research was a total sampling technique (non-probability sampling). The data source for this research is secondary data. The results of the research on the incidence of chronic energy deficiency in pregnant women in the first trimester were 35 people (33%). In the age category, a higher proportion was found in the <20 years and >35 years age group, namely 40 people (38%). For parity in the primipara and grandemultipara groups there were 35 people (33%). The incidence of chronic energy deficiency in the first trimester occurred in a higher proportion in the group of mothers aged <20 years and >35 years at 18 (45%). The incidence of chronic energy deficiency in the first trimester was higher in the primipara and grandemultipara groups at 19 people (54.3%). Research Suggestions Health workers at the Kramatwatu Community Health Center can maintain quality health services and provide counseling education to all pregnant women who experience Chronic Energy Deficiency.