Last modified: 2019-10-16
Abstract
Risk of preterm premature rupture of the membrane (PPROM) can cause complications in infant such us: infection and lung problems at birth. This study was aimed to determine of PPROM during pregnancy. This quantitative study used cross-sectional design with 120 samples of women aged 15-49 years who gave birth and lived in Sangiang Tanjung Village, Lebak Banten that selected by purpossive sampling. Logistic regression multivariate analysis used to determine of PPROM with variables: maternal age, socio economic, hypertension, fetal position, and problem during pregnancy. From five variables, only variable maternal age that have significancy level with PPROM. Results showed that women who aged ≤20 & ≥35 years was 2,5 times higher to birth with PPROM than women who aged 21-34 years. Antenatal care provider was gave additional counseling about reproductive age and PPROM to women who come for her pregnancy.