Introduction:

Urinary tract infections represent one of the most common alterations during the gestation period, if not operated on they can generate maternal deaths; Analyzing the social determinants of health, factors and situations that represent a risk in the development of these infections in the maternal allows us to find actions that promote health to reduce their prevalence and possible complications.

Objective:

To establish social risk factors related to urinary tract infections in pregnant women in Monteria, Colombia.

Methods:

A quantitative, cross-sectional study was applied in 37 hospitalized pregnant women, a survey was applied with sociodemographic aspects, gynecological-obstetric factors, personal care, hygienic habits, and aspects related to urinary tract infections, multiple correspondence analysis was performed.

Results:

Most of the pregnant women hospitalized with urinary tract infections aged between 24-29 years in 41%, 73% lived in free union, a large part of 70% of the urban area, 95% belonged to a low socioeconomic stratum, had professional technical studies, and a high rate 41% were working.

Conclusion:

The social risk factors identified, low socioeconomic status, education, unemployment, inadequate habits related to health care, and lack of adherence to prenatal care. It was evident that the knowledge that the pregnant woman has about her self-care, diet and hydration are important factors that condition the risk of infection in the urinary tract.

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