Antenatal Care Examination Research Articles

Fulfilling The Right to Health of Pregnant Women Through Obstetric Ultrasound Examination at Antenatal Care (ANC) at The Palu City Health Center - Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

The government's efforts to reduce the maternal mortality rate (MMR) through quality and standard antenatal care examinations using ultrasonography (USG) is a manifestation of the Government's responsibility to fulfill citizens' health rights, especially maternal health rights. This research was located in the city of Palu, Central Sulawesi Province (Indonesia). The research question that will be discussed in this paper is: how is the implementation of the right to health of pregnant women in obtaining quality and standard antenatal care services (obstetric ultrasound examinations) at community health centers in the city of Palu? Furthermore, from the results of the analysis of research questions, it was concluded that: a) the Palu city government has demonstrated responsibility in providing health services for pregnant women that meet standards; b) fulfillment of the right to health of pregnant women through obstetric ultrasound examinations in antenatal care has not reached the target; c) Pregnant women's compliance with having their pregnancy checked at the Community Health Center so that they get an obstetric ultrasound examination by a doctor shows that there are disparities.

ANALISIS FAKTOR DOMINAN YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KEPATUHAN PEMERIKSAAN Antenatal Care DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS DELI TUA TAHUN 2024

Antenatal Care (ANC) is the visit of pregnant women to health care facilities to receive ANC services according to established standards. The Antenatal Care coverage in the working area of Deli Tua Community Health Center in 2023 was K1 = 73.2% and K6 = 68.8%, while the target was 85%. There were 5 dominant factors causing non-compliance with ANC examination, namely age, education, attitude, knowledge, and husband's support. Theaims of the study is to examine the relationshipbetween five dominant of the factors and the Examination Compliance The Antenatal Care which the factor ofthe most related to The Antenatal Care Examination Compliance. The type of the research used analytic survey with a cross-sectional design. The data of the analysis used chi-square test and binary logistic regression with a sample size of 94 pregnant women who met the inclusion criteria. The results of the study has been known that the dominant factors related toThe Antenatal Care Examination Compliance are knowledge and husband's support, while the dominant factors not related toThe Antenatal Care Examination Compliance were age, education, and attitude, and the most related dominant factor to The Antenatal Care Examination Compliance in the working area of Deli Tua Community Health Center was knowledge with (p = 0.000) and (aRP = 5.211-132.401). From the results of the study, it is recommended to health workers at Deli Tua Community Health Center to increase the intensity of providing information and education to pregnant women and their companions through counseling activities.

Factors Related to Pregnant Women’s Satisfaction with Antenatal Care Services at Puskesmas Purwokerto Utara II

Background: The maternal mortality rate is increasing along with the increasing number of pregnant women who experience health problems or even die during pregnancy. One of the causes of these health problems is the irregularity of pregnant women in antenatal care examination visits because pregnant women have unfulfilled expectations regarding satisfaction with the services they receive. Objective: to determine the correlation between satisfaction factors, which include empathy, assurance, responsiveness, facilities, reliability, and responsibility, with the satisfaction of pregnant women, and to determine the most dominant factor related to the satisfaction of pregnant women. Method: This quantitative research with a cross-sectional approach had 33 respondents. The sampling technique used consecutive sampling. The research instrument used a questionnaire, the bivariate analysis used the Spearman Rhos test, and the multivariate analysis used multiple logistic regression tests. Results: it is known that the empathy factor (p-value 0.029), the responsiveness factor (p-value 0.001), the facility factor (p-value 0.011), and the responsibility factor (p-value 0.009) have a significant correlation with the satisfaction of pregnant women, while the assurance factor (p-value 0.095) and the reliability factor (p-value 0.370), have no significant correlation with the satisfaction of pregnant women. The most dominant factor related to the satisfaction of pregnant women is the responsibility factor (p-value 0.024). Conclusion: factors significantly related to the satisfaction of pregnant women are empathy, responsiveness, facilities, and responsibility. The most dominant factor related to the satisfaction of pregnant women is the responsibility factor of health workers.

The Relationship Between Knowledge and Attitude of Pregnant Women about Anc with The Suitability of Antenatal Care Visits

Background:The goal of an ANC (Antenatal Care) examination is to assess a pregnant woman's physical and mental health in order to help her prepare for childbirth, the postpartum period, exclusive breastfeeding, and the restoration of her reproductive organs' health. To have a happy pregnancy and birthing experience, pregnant women get prenatal care (ANC) (positive pregnancy experience). Objective:To determine the relationship between the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women about ANC and the suitability of ANC visits. Methods:The type of research used in this study is an analytical survey with a cross-sectional design. The study participants were typical primigravida pregnant women—as many as 172 people. The sample of this study was 120 primigravida pregnant women who had attended antenatal care visits at 3 Community Health Centers and 3 TPMB Cimahi City. Results:According to this study, 21.6% of respondents had good knowledge, 21.8% of respondents had sufficient knowledge, and 56.6% of respondents had less knowledge. 39.1% of respondents had a positive attitude towards the implementation of ANC, fewer than the respondents who had a negative attitude of 60.9%. Based on the bivariate analysis, which resulted in a p-value of 0.000, Conclusion:Pregnant women are required to constantly be receptive to the advice of healthcare professionals in order to broaden their knowledge and inspire moms to have their pregnancies regularly monitored

Pengetahuan dan sikap ibu hamil terhadap penggunaan alat USG (USG) dalam pemeriksaan antenatal care (ANC) di Desa Waung Kecamatan Boyolangu Kabupaten Tulungagung

ABSTRACT 
 Background : Pregnancy health service programs can be monitored through antenatal care examinations in accordance with service standards, namely a minimum of 6 examinations during pregnancy and a minimum of 2 examinations by a doctor in the first and third trimesters, one of which is an ultrasound examination, as well as 1 midwife examination in the first trimester, 1 time in the second trimester and twice in the third trimester. ANC examinations must be carried out periodically to see progress and identify risk factors in pregnant women early so that pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum can be carried out well. However, in reality, not all pregnant women make ANC visits due to mothers' lack of knowledge about the importance of ANC examinations. The aim is to identify the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women towards the use of ultrasound (USG) in antenatal care (ANC) examinations in Waung Village, Boyolangu District, Tulungagung Regency..
 Method : The design uses descriptive. The population of all pregnant women acceptors was 40. Based on purposive sampling, the sample size was 36 respondents. The research was conducted from 26 December 2022 to 21 January 2023 in Waung village, Tulungagung Regency.
 Results : it was obtained from 36 respondents that the majority of respondents (64%) or 23 respondents had sufficient knowledge and a small part of respondents (8%) or 3 respondents had insufficient knowledge. And most of the respondents (56%) or 20 respondents had a positive attitude about the use of ultrasound (USG) in antenatal care (ANC) examinations and almost half of the respondents (44%) or 16 respondents had a negative attitude about the use of ultrasound (USG). at antenatal care (ANC) screeningEnglish literacy were statistically significant (p < 0.001). It was also found that the group of students using English literacy increased student research development with an effect value (ES = 7.60) compared to the group of students who did not use English literacy.
 Conclution : it was concluded that respondents with fairly good knowledge would produce or be able to respond positively to problems regarding the use of ultrasound (USG) in antenatal care (ANC) examinations, and vice versa if respondents with insufficient knowledge would respond to these problems unfavorably or negatively.

Hubungan Pengetahuan Sikap dan Pendidikan Ibu terhadap Kepatuhan Ibu dalam Melakukan Kunjungan Antenatal Care (ANC) di Klinik Kasih Ibu Kota Jambi Tahun 2021

According to WHO estimates worldwide more than 500,000 mothers die each year during pregnancy or childbirth. This can be prevented through monitoring or antenatal care examinations. The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between knowledge, attitudes and education on the adherence of pregnant women in carrying out antenatal care visits. This research is an observational-analytical study with a cross-sectional approach carried out in two ways, namely univariate analysis and bivariate analysis. The research was conducted at the Kasih Ibu Pasir Putih Clinic, Jambi City in May 2021. The population in this study were all mothers who made antenatal care visits (ANC) as many as 33 people and a sample of 33 people. The results showed that there was a relationship between knowledge of attitudes and mother's education on mother's compliance in conducting antenatal care visits before and after health education was given to respondents' knowledge about the importance of antenatal care visits with a p-value of 0.000.

Anc Bed For Preeclamsi Early Detection Using Web System

One of the causes of the high maternal mortality rate is dominated by three factors, one of which is preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a condition in which the mother experiences hypertension and changes in BMI (Body Mass Index) at the 20th week of gestation. Preeclampsia indications in pregnant women are related to examinations, namely Antenatal care (ANC). Antenatal care is one of the prenatal checks with certain standards. Pregnant women need extra antenatal supervision from health workers. Preeclampsia detection carried out in health care facilities is currently considered to be still not optimal so that there are still many cases of preeclampsia that are not handled properly. One of the efforts that can be made to improve services for pregnant women is with a web-based ANC examination. The purpose of this study is to analyze NIBP and BMI data sent and received by IoT media so that they are useful for the diagnostic process. The contribution of this research is knowing the response of NIBP and BMI data sent and received via IoT media. The procedure for achieving this goal is with the MPX5050 sensor and Loadcell whose output will be processed and displayed on a web page. From this study it can be concluded that the sending of IoT-based NIBP and IMT data affects lost data or delays received. The findings from this study are expected to be developed in further research. So that it can be said that the use of the ESP32 module as the delivery of ANC BED inspection results resulted in no loss of data found in sending ANC inspection results with 100% data results being sent without any data loss and delay with an average of 2 seconds.

ANALYSIS OF FACTORS RELATED TO ANTENATAL CARE VISITS (ANC) IN THE TIME OF THE PANDEMIC COVID-19 IN THE WORKING AREA OF THE MELONG ASIH PUSKESMAS, CIMAHI CITY YEAR 2022

Introduction. The pandemic conditions mean that the implementation of Antenatal care (ANC) requires time management, ANC is carried out with limited visits and is carried out more through online telecommunication and studying MCH books. ANC examinations during the pandemic must still be carried out by implementing health protocols. Factors related to ANC visits include family support, support from health workers and knowledge. Pregnancy examinations are carried out according to the 10T examination service standard of care. This research was to determine the analysis of factors related to ANC visits during the Covid-19 pandemic in the Melong Asih Health Center working area, Cimahi City. Methods. This research uses a cross sectional approach . The sampling technique in research is a Non Probability Sampling technique in the form of Accidental Sampling as many as 88 respondents. Data were collected using a family support questionnaire , the role of health workers, knowledge and observation of maternal and child health (KIA) books . Data were analyzed univariately and bivariately using the Chi-Square test. Results and Analysis. Statistical test results were obtained from 3 ANC visit factors There is only 1 factor that has a relationship, namely between family support and ANC visits with a value of p = 0.036 < α = 0.05. Discussions. The results of this research can be used as evaluation or policy material by the community health center to update data on pregnant women in the working area of the Melong Asih Community Health Center, Cimahi City.

Health Belief Model Keteraturan Pemeriksaan Antenatal Ibu Hamil Selama Pandemi Covid-19

During the Covid-19 pandemic, maternal and neonatal death still becomes a challenging issue in Indonesia, especially since there was a social restriction on maternal and newborn health services. Pregnant women are advised to perform a pregnancy check-up during the pandemic, but most are reluctant due to afraid of being infected with the virus. The health belief model is used to analyze the assessment of individual health actions. The study aimed to determine the relation of the health belief model in antenatal examinations during the covid-19 pandemic. This research was a quantitative study with a cross-sectional approach. The population was whole pregnant women in the Dukuhwaru Health Center as many as 208 people. About 53 people sample recruited using accidental sampling techniques. Independent variables include perceptions of vulnerability, perceptions of seriousness, perception of threats, perception of benefits, perception of obstacles, and cues to action, while the dependent variables are the regularity of pregnant women in conducting antenatal care examinations. Data was collected through questionnaires and analyzed using Fisher's Exact test. The results showed that there was a relationship between the perception of seriousness (p=0.03), perception of threat (p=0.000), and perception of obstacles (p=0.04) with the regularity of antenatal checks. However, there was no significant correlation between perception of susceptibility (p=0.46), perception of benefit (p=0.07), and cues for action (p=1) to the regularity of antenatal checks. 3 out of 6 of the health belief model factors were related to the regularity of antenatal checks. The regularity of antenatal visits on the incidence of Covid-19 needs to be explored in subsequent studies.

The Relationship between Maternal Anemia History and Exclusive Breastfeeding with Stunting Incidence in Infants 6-12 Months in West Kupang District

Background: Stunting in the infant can caused by a history of exclusive breastfeeding and report of anemia during pregnancy and can also affect growth in the first 1000 days of life. Research Objective: Research objective was to identify the relationship between the mother's history of anemia during pregnancy on the antenatal care examination and the history of exclusive breastfeeding given to infants aged 6-12 months with stunting in Kuanheun Village and Bolok Village. Method: The method is Cross-sectional. This research was assess in august-September 2022. The total number of respondents was 39 people. The inclusion criteria used; like to become research respondents, respondents who had toddlers aged 6-12 months in Kuanheun Village and Bolok Village, and respondents who brought Maternal and Child Health (MCH) books of the study subject. The data type used was the history of Antenatal Care (ANC) in the mother's MCH book and anthropometric measurements on the infant. Results: Spearman's rho test there was no significant association between the history of ANC K4 anemia and the incidence of stunting in infants 6-12 months p = 0.7 >0,05 and there was no significant association between the history of exclusive breastfeeding and the incidence of stunting in infants 6-12 months p = 0.1 >0,05. Conclusion: There is no relationship between the report of anemia in ANC K4 and the history of exclusive breastfeeding with the incidence of stunting in infants aged 6-12 months in Kuanheun Village and Bolok Village.

Standard Operating Procedures of antenatal care and its relation with pregnant women's satisfaction during pregnancy examination: Results of a survey at Gamping I Public Health Center, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Background: The achievement parameter for maternal health services program is the access of pregnant health services, as indicated by measuring the coverage of antenatal care services. In Indonesia, examination of pregnant women according to antenatal standards is regulated by Ministry of Health Indonesia Number 21 of 2021, where pregnancy checks must fulfill the standard 10 T criteria. Aims: This study aimed to identify the Standard Operating Procedures of antenatal care in Gamping I Public Health Center, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and determine its relation with pregnant women's satisfaction during pregnancy examination. Methods: Of 70 TM III pregnant women, who routinely visit for antenatal care service at the Public Health Center Gamping I, a total of 40 pregnant women were selected using consecutive sampling with 10% margin of error. A set of questionnaires was distributed to the respondents to asses: (1) The implementation of the antenatal care service standard (20 questions, and weighted using a dichotomy scale) and (2) The pregnant women satisfaction (22 questions, and weighted using the Likert scale. The data obtained from respondents were then tabulated and processed using Microsoft Office Excel 2010 and then analyzed using the SPSS Statistics 16.0 program (Pearson Product Moment formula with an error rate of 5%). Results: There are 10 pregnancy tests (10T) received by the pregnant women at the health center including the measurement of Height, Weight, Blood pressure, upper arm circumference, Uterine fundus height, Presentation & Fetal heart rate, Provision of 90 Fe Tablets, Laboratory examinations, Case handling, TT Immunization Screening, and Counseling & mental health assessment. According to the findings of the research conducted by the researchers, antenatal examinations were not carried out in a comprehensive and thorough manner in instances. This article provides the women satisfaction to the antennal care on different dimensions of satisfaction including Physical Proof, Reliability, Responsiveness, Guarantee, and Empathy. Even though the analysis shows that the respondents was satisfied with the antennal care services; however, the relation is not statistically significant (p-value of 0.652). Conclusion : One's satisfaction is very difficult to measure and someone's satisfaction is different from the satisfaction of someone else. According to the findings of the study, every time a midwife performed an antenatal checkup, she had never provided complete 10T-based antenatal care. In addition, this research has been carried out through direct observation of prenatal care, where pregnant women and midwives' perceptions of antenatal care examinations do not differ.

Analysis of risk factor of preeclampsia: A literature review

Introduction: Preeclampsia is an obstetric illness that coexists with other pregnancy-related hypertension diseases on a spectrum. Preeclampsia, in addition to hemorrhage and infection, is a major cause of maternal death worldwide. Method: This research method used literature reviews from Pubmed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar published between 2012 and 2022. The research design is case-control, cross sectional, and cohort research and the journal is original and full text. Results and Discussion: Six articles included in the review. Risk factors associated with the prevalence of preeclampsia included the age of pregnant women, multiple pregnancy, nulliparity, medical history (chronic hypertension), antenatal care (ANC) visit, weight gain, obesity, diabetes, inappropriate ANC examination, primigravida, heredity factor, preeclampsia history. Conclusion: By identifying and treating modifiable risk factors, preeclampsia as complications of the mothers and newborns health could be prevented.

THE CHARACTERISTICS LEVEL OF MATERNAL SATISFACTION IN RECEIVING ANTENATAL CARE (ANC)

The low working capacity of puskesmas midwives in health care facilities is one indicator of low work effectiveness, as well as service satisfaction for pregnant women . The purpose of this study was to identify the level of maternal satisfaction about obstetric examination services antenatal care (ANC) by health workers at Karang Pule Health Center. Research design using descriptive survey research methods . the population, namely all pregnant women who did ANC at the Karang Pule Health Center in January to June 2020, was 96 people. Sampling technique Accidental sampling. Number of samples as many as 30 respondents, how to process data using Likert scale. From the results showed that the level of maternal satisfaction in the acceptance of ANC examination services in general from the aspect of Tangibles, expressed satisfaction as many as 23 respondents (76.67%), Reliability expressed satisfaction as many as 23 respondents (76.67%), Responsivenes expressed satisfaction as many as 24 respondents (80%), assurance expressed satisfaction as many as 22 respondents (73.33%),Emphaty expressed satisfaction as many as 24 respondents (80%), the results of this study concluded 78, 38% expressed satisfaction. It is expected from the results of this study to be one of the inputs on the need to improve the attention and standards of ANC services in health centers

Hubungan Keteraturan Pemeriksaan Antenatal Care dengan Kesiapan Menghadapi Persalinan Pada Ibu Hamil Primigravida Trimester III Pada Masa Pandemi COVID-19

Tendance of the mother and fetus’s health during pregnancy need to be noteworthy. Through regular ANC visits, various information and education related to pregnancy and preparation for delivery can be given to mothers as early as possible. The objective of this research was to determine the relationship between the regularity of antenatal care examinations with readiness to face labor in third trimester primigravida pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. This type of research is an analytic study with a cross-sectional design wich conducted from April to May 2022 used accidental sampling. Data of regularity collected by looking at the history of examinations in the KIA’s book and data of readiness collected by questionnaire. Data analysis univariate used frequency distribution and data analysis bivariate used Spearman Rank correlation test based on significant level p < 0.05. The results of the study from 29 respondents showed that there are 55,2 % repondents regulary doing ANC examination and 51,7 % respondents ready for facing delivery. The results of biariate analysis there was an association between the regularity of antenatal care examinations and readiness for childbirth in third trimester primigravida pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic with p value: 0.004(< 0,05) and r value: 0.517.

The Relationship of Covid-19 Pandemic Anxiety with Ante-Natal Care Examination at Sei Semayang Puskesmas, Sunggal District, Deli Serdang Regency

The Corona Virus (Covid-19) is a non-natural disaster that increases deaths that have an impact on Indonesia's social economy. This makes pregnant women feel anxious. Ethiopia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe have a high prevalence of mental anxiety problems including pregnant women (25.6%) and postpartum mothers (19.8%). Anxiety disorders can interfere with the growth and contraction of uterine muscles, affecting both mother and baby. This study aims: to determine the relationship between COVID-19 pandemic anxiety and pregnancy check-ups at the Sei Semayang Health Center, Sunggal District, Deli Serdang Regency. Research Population: The population is all elements / research subjects of pregnant women at the Sei Semayang Health Center, Sunggal District, Deli Serdang Regency as many as 33 samples. Research Type: This research is in the form of an analytic survey, using a cross sectional with Ante Natal Care (ANC) with sampling through interviews with respondents using a questionnaire called primary data and documenting data collection from the annual report of the Sei Semayang Health Center, Sunggal District, Deli Serdang Regency. The results of the study: The relationship between Covid-19 pandemic anxiety and Ante Natal Care (ANC) examination with a p value 0.006

Factors Affecting Antenatal Care Examination on Pregnant Women in the Work Area of Hinai Kiri Health Center, Langkat Regency

The contentment of pregnant women throughout ANC and delivery may enhance the health of moms and infants. This research aims to determine what factors influence prenatal care for pregnant women in the Hinai Kiri Health Center Work Area, Secanggang District, Langkat Regency. This study employs a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design, surveying 68 participants. This study employs a questionnaire. As a follow-up to the conclusion of the study, the research period is July to December 2021. This research included Univariate, Bivariate, and Multivariate analyses. The statistical tests used include the chi-square test and longitudinal regression. Knowledge (P-value = 0.003), Age (P-value = 0.002), Parity (P-value = 0.000), Husband's Support (P-value = 0.000), and Distance to Health Place (P-value = 0.004) were significant in a logistic regression analysis. Variables affecting the Antenatal Care Examination of Pregnant Women include knowledge, husband's support, age, and parity. This research concludes that there is a strong relationship between Knowledge, Husband's Support, and Parity and Antenatal Care Examinations for Pregnant Women in the Work Area of the Hinai Kiri Health Center in Secanggang District, Langkat Regency. Midwives on duty at the Hinai Kiri Health Center are expected to receive recommendations to improve counseling and counseling about the importance of routine pregnancy checks and to encourage pregnant women to be more routinely check their pregnancy at least four times during pregnancy so that the mother's health condition and the fetus are awake.

The Relationship Between Knowledge And Attitudes Of Pregnant Women With Behaviors To Prevent Malari Complications In Pregnancy

Malaria in pregnancy can be caused by various types of Plasmodium malaria and Plasmodium falciparum is a plasmodium that has a bad impact that can increase maternal morbidity and mortality and has a bad impact on babies in the womb. In pregnant women, malaria can cause complications of anemia, cerebral malaria, pulmonary edema, kidney failure and can cause death. In the fetus it causes abortion, premature delivery, low birth weight, and fetal death. This research method uses descriptive with cross sectional research design. The study sample was 53 pregnant women who underwent Antenatal Care examinations at the Koya Barat Health Center in 2021. The sampling method used the Accidental Sampling technique. The results showed that the majority of respondents aged 20-35 years were 48 people (90.6%). Most of respondents' education is SMA 28 (52.8%). Good knowledge of 16 respondents (30.2%) and poor knowledge of 37 respondents (69.8%). Positive attitude of respondents as many as 19 respondents (35.8%) and negative attitudes of 34 respondents (64.2%). The behavior of the respondents is sufficient as many as 36 respondents (67.9%) and the behavior of the respondents is less as many as 17 respondents (32.1%). Conclusion There is a significant relationship between knowledge of pregnant women and the behavior of preventing malaria complications in pregnancy with a p-value of 0.045. There is no significant relationship between attitude and prevention of malaria complications in pregnancy with a p value of 0.502 at the Koya Barat Health Center. Efforts to prevent malaria must continue to be carried out in risk groups, namely pregnant women, in order to reduce the number of malaria cases and reduce maternal and infant mortality.

Pengetahuan Ibu Hamil Tentang Tanda Kegawatdaruratan Kehamilan Dengan Kepatuhan Dalam Pemeriksaan Antenatal Care di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Glagah

Emergencies in pregnancy need to be detected early to find out pregnant women who may experience complications in their pregnancy so that treatment can be done immediately. Knowledge of pregnant women about emergency signs of pregnancy can affect the attitudes and behavior of pregnant women about their pregnancy care. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between knowledge of pregnant women about emergency signs of pregnancy and compliance in antenatal care examinations. In this study using a correlational design with a cross sectional approach. With a sample of 30 respondents with accidental sampling technique. Data was collected by filling out a closed questionnaire, the results of the questionnaire were tabulated and data analysis was carried out. The results of the Chi Square test of the relationship between knowledge of pregnant women about emergency signs of pregnancy and compliance with antenatal care examinations obtained p-value = 0.002 and p-value is less than 0.05 or 0.002 <0.05, it is concluded that there is a relationship between knowledge of pregnant women about signs signs of emergency pregnancy with antenatal care examination compliance. Thus, pregnant women who obediently perform antenatal care have good knowledge about emergency signs of pregnancy.

Health Education About the Importance of Antenatal Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Antenatal care is very important for pregnant women; mothers who do not do prenatal care have a higher risk of pregnancy complications and maternal death. The benefits of pregnancy tests are to detect complications such as preeclampsia, diabetes mellitus, gestational age, fetal growth, and maternal and fetal health. The purpose of this health education is to make participants aware of the importance of Antenatal care visits during pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic. This community service was carried out in October 2021 at BPM Suratmi, Batam City. Participants who were included in this activity were pregnant women who were willing to attend when the activity took place, as many as 14 participants. This form of community service activity is in the form of providing health education to pregnant women, with material on understanding Antenatal care, Antenatal care goals benefits of Antenatal care, Antenatal care examination standards, and the impact of not having Antenatal care visits. Counseling is presented with media in the form of laptops, infocus, power points, and brochures given to mothers. After completing the counseling activities, a pregnancy examination was carried out in accordance with the standard of examination, it was found that the results of the examination were good for the mother and fetus of all respondents. From the evaluation results, it was found that the respondents understood and understood the importance of antenatal care visits during the COVID-19 pandemic and the respondents were enthusiastic about the material presented, as seen from the questions given by the participants. It is hoped that mothers can carry out pregnancy checks according to the schedule of examinations to midwives or other health facilities regarding the state of physical and psychological health during pregnancy so that they can detect the development and health of the mother and fetus while still implementing strict health protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic.

HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN TENTANG COVID-19 DAN KETERSEDIAAN INFORMASI DENGAN TINGKAT KECEMASAN IBU HAMIL MELAKUKAN PEMERIKSAAN ANC (ANTENATAL CARE) DI PUSKESMAS MENDIK TAHUN 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic, which has been active in Indonesia since early March 2020, has become a serious threat to all groups, including pregnant women, who are at a high risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus, particularly to the fetus they are carrying. Pregnant women require continuous knowledge and information in order to avoid anxiety. The goal of this study was to see if there was a link between pregnant women's knowledge and availability of information and their level of anxiety when performing ANC (Antenatal care) examinations. Observational study using a cross-sectional approach. This study's population consisted of 169 pregnant women, with a sample of 61 pregnant women drawn using a simple random sampling method. The findings revealed that 82.0% of pregnant women aged 17-45 years old (Mean: 28.31 and SD: 5.9), did not work, 32.8% of pregnant women with good knowledge did not experience anxiety, and 31.1% of pregnant women did not experience anxiety. Knowledgeable pregnant women have mild anxiety, and 3.3% of knowledgeable pregnant women have moderate anxiety. The Spearmen Rank correlation test results revealed that there was no relationship between knowledge (p value = 0.641 r = 0.061) and information availability (p value = 0.582 r = -0.072) and the level of anxiety of pregnant women during ANC (Antenatal care) examinations at the Mendik Health Center. It is hoped that with good knowledge and sufficient information can filter the right information and recommended that pregnant women consult with health workers diligently in order to obtain knowledge and information about pregnancy services.