Regulations and behavior of Dayak community teenage pregnancy care in the new normal era

Abstract

Background: Regulations or regulations regarding prenatal care are also believed to have a positive impact on the behavior of care that needs to be carried out by adolescents. Targeted or focused regulation is believed to be able to make prenatal care a priority, with positive expected outcomes from the implementation or regulation. Objective: This study aims to explore the regulation and behavior of adolescent pregnancy care in the Dayak community in the Covid-19 Pandemic Era. Methods: This study uses a qualitative approach with semi-structured in-depth interview techniques. The sample selection of this study used a purposive sampling technique, with a saturation approach. Data analysis uses thematic analysis and templates. Results: There are 2 phenomena obtained from the study, including: regulation and behavior of adolescent pregnancy care. These two phenomena are as follows: 1) Regulations related to pregnancy in terms of adolescent understanding are still lacking because there are still many fears related to the Covid-19 condition, activities and programs during compulsory pregnancy (pregnant women class) are never followed, ensuring pregnancy is carried out by village shamans , and there are no specific programs and budgets related to adolescent pregnancy care