Analysis of the Utilization of Antenatal Care Services in Pregnant Women at Health Center Langsa City

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Perinatal mortality is a problem for developing countries, including Indonesia. Maternal and infant mortality is influenced by various factors, one of which is health services. Antenatal care (ANC) services efforts to reduce maternally and infant mortality are ANC services. Therefore, it is essential to know the quality of ANC services for the welfare of the fetus in pregnant women. AIM: The aim of this study was to determine the quality of ANC services that affect the welfare of the fetus in pregnant women METHODS: This type of research is evaluative research with a cross-sectional design (cross-sectional design). The sample in this study amounted to 206 people in the Langsa Health Center Work Area, Langsa City. The sample was taken using the proposed random sampling formula. The statistical test used the Chi-square test. RESULTS: The results showed that the quality of ANC affected the welfare of the fetus with a sig. 0.000. Average fetal well-being was 163 people (79%), and the quality of ANC services mainly was in average condition as many as 171 people (83%). ANC services effectively reduce the risk of maternal mortality and morbidity. CONCLUSION: There is an influence of quality of ANC services on Fetal Welfare in Pregnant Women at the Langsa Health Center.