Gambaran Pengetahuan Ibu Hamil Tentang Hiperemesis Gravidarum pada Trimester I Kehamilan

Abstract

Background. Hyperemesis gravidarum is a condition where pregnant women have nausea and vomiting with a frequency of 10 times in 24 hours, which cand disrupt activities. Many people still have the perception this is a normal occurrence, leading pregnant women to avoid medical examinations, resulting in potentian side effects. This relates to the knowledge, pregnant woman with a poor knowledge, can lead to complications during pregnancy, if she has a good knowledge, will prevent complications. Aim. Describe pregnant women’s knowledge about hyperemesis gravidarum in the first trimester of pregnancy based on age, gravida, and academic. Methods. This research is an observational descriptive study with a cross-sectional research design, with consecutive sampling method. Data were collected using primary data sources derived from questionnaire responses. Results. Based on data from 100 respondents, 28 people (28%) have good knowledge. 27 people (27%) have moderate knowledge. 45 people (45%) have poor knowledge. Conclusion. Most of pregnant women in this research belonged to the age group of 19-34 years, with primigravida and majority have poor knowledge.