The Maternal Risk Factors Analysis Based on The Type of Refferal Senders

Abstract

The obstetric emergency referral system is intended to handle pregnancy emergencies quickly, precisely, efficiently, and effectively by the capabilities and authorities of health care facilities. This condition is reflected by sending referrals following the established risk factor diagnosis. This study aims to determine the differences in maternal risk factors based on the type of referral sender’s health facility. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2018-2019, taking 113 cases of referral deliveries at the Sultan Agung Islamic Hospital in Semarang. Referral senders are divided into three groups consisting of 1) private practice midwives, 2) primary health care, primary health clinics, general practitioner, type D hospitals