TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN IBU HAMIL TENTANG DIABETES MELITUS GESTASIONAL DI POLI KANDUNGAN RUMAH SAKIT UMUM DAERAH KOTA BATAM

Abstract

According to data from the Regional General Hospital who have gestational diabetes is 15 people in 2016-2017. Gestational diabetes mellitus is mild carbohydrate intolerance (impaired glucose tolerance) as well as severe (diabetes mellitus), occurring or known first during pregnancy. This study aims to determine the level of knowledge about gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnant women in the womb of Batam Regional General Hospital. This research design using the descriptive method. Data collection using a questionnaire consisting of 20 statements. This study was conducted on 12 July 2017 with a population of 16 respondents of pregnant women, using accidental sampling technique. Then the data is analyzed by univariate data analysis. The result of research of knowledge level about the understanding of gestational diabetes mellitus in urinary hospital general hospital of Batam area including enough category 9 people (56,25%), about cause including category less 10 people (62,5%). So it can be concluded that the level of knowledge of pregnant women about diabetes Mellitus gestational in polygamy in public hospitals Batam city that is less known. For that, it is recommended for pregnant women to be more actively seeking information about diabetes that occurs in pregnant women either from print media or from health workers.