OVERVIEW OF ANTENATAL CARE BEHAVIOR AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN

Abstract

Antenatal care is a pregnancy examination provided by health workers for pregnant women to optimize the physical and mental health of pregnant women. So that pregnant women are able to face childbirth, the postpartum period, prepare for breastfeeding and return to normal reproductive health. This study aims to describe behavior of pregnant women in antenatal care in the Paseh Community Health Center working area. The research was conducted using quantitative survey research methods with a descriptive study approach . The population in this study was 286 pregnant women. The sample in this study was 75 people taken using the Slovin formula. The sampling technique in this research was the Accidental Sampling technique . Data collection uses a questionnaire. Result of this study showed that frequency distribution of antenatal care behavior at the Paseh Community Health Center in 2023 most of them behaved badly, 41 (54.7%). Health workers are encouraged to continue to provide encouragement and counseling by carrying out antenatal care (ANC) counseling programs at posyandu or home visits regarding the importance of regular pregnancy checks for the health and development of the mother and fetus.