PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS AND WHERE TO SEEK HELP: DO PREGNANT WOMEN CHOOSE PRECISELY?

Abstract

Background: Untreated pregnancy complication can be at risk of maternal and fetal death.
 Objective: This study identifies types of pregnancy complication and health seeking behavior of pregnant women when experienced pregnancy complication, as well as the compliance of health facilities with ANC Minimum Service Standards (ANC-MSS).
 Method: Used cross-sectional design following the 2018 Basic Health Research (Riskesdas). The unit of analysis was female household members aged 10-54 years with married/divorced/widow status, had been pregnant, and had a pregnancy check-up, as many as 75,155 people. Caused a pregnant woman can choose more than one type of pregnancy complication experienced, so that the data are analyzed descriptively. 
 Result: Abnormal bleeding, preterm premature rupture of membranes, decreased fetal movement, and hypertension are the pregnant women determined to seek help from health worker. Swollen legs, anemia, palpitations, and chest pain are not important indicators to seek help. The private practice of health workers and ”Puskesmas and its network” are type of health facility mostly used, although experienced serious complication. Generally, pregnant women are under proper treatment whose compliance with the implementation of most aspects of ANC-MSS.
 Conclusion: Recommended to develop the health workers competence, supported by complete facilities at The Primary Health Care (PHC) whose easily accessible.