Makassar Etnic Community Perception About Pre-Eclampsia at Primary health Care Somba Opu and Bajeng, Gowa District: Study Phenomenology
Hasnah Nur1,2, Amiruddin Ridwan3*, Triratnawati Atik4, Muhammad Lalu5, Ar. Megawahyuni6, Wahyuni7, and Wahdaniyah8
Hasanuddin University
Abstract
Introduction: Pre-eclampsia is the second leading cause of maternal death in South Sulawesi. Everyday lay people are known as poisoning in pregnancy. Peoples views on pre-eclampsia vary from the dredging to the effects of pre-eclampsia. Objective: describe the Makassar etnic communitys perception regarding pre-eclampsia in Kab. Gowa Methods: Using a descriptive phenomenological design, the respondents were the Makassar Tribe community in the Somba Opu and Bajeng Primary Health Care. The study began in May until to July 2019 with 36 informants. Non-Probability Sampling technique. Research ethics from the ethics committee of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar Number A.112 / KEPK / FKIK / V / 2019 with No. Register UINAM19050112. Results: People recognize as poisoning based on cultural perceptions adopted. For example consuming shrimp, squid, crabs, moringa leaves, sitting in front of the door and eating in bed. Conclusion: Makassar etnic perceptions about pre-eclampsia based on "taboo" or taboo during pregnancy.
Keywords: Etnic; community; perception; pre-eclampsia; Primary health Care
Topic: Communicable disease related to women