GAMBARAN PERILAKU IBU DALAM MELAKUKAN PERAWATAN KEHAMILAN DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS KUTA BARO

Abstract

One of the indicators to determine the health status of a nation is characterized by high and low maternal and infant mortality rates. One of the strategic ways to reduce maternal and newborn mortality is to carry out pregnancy care which includes breast examination, providing nutrition for pregnant women, giving tetanus toxoid (TT) immunization and antenatal care. This study is an analytic survey research using quantitative research methods with a retrospective research design. The population in the study was 88 people with a sample of 46 people. Data collection methods were obtained by filling out questionnaires through direct interviews with respondents and data analysis using univariate tests using the SPSS program program presented in a frequency distribution table. The results showed that high family support factors were 31 people (67.4%), good health information media were 5 respondents (10.9%), and good health facilities were 19 respondents (41.3%). Most respondents had a moderate knowledge category (43.5%), an unfavorable attitude category (43.5%), and pregnancy care actions in the good category (45.7%). It is recommended for mothers to always improve good behavior in terms of pregnancy care, and for families to provide good support to mothers, as well as improve health services so that mothers are willing and able to take advantage of health services in terms of taking care of pregnancy.