Authors :
Endang Retno Surjaningrum; Primatia Yogi Wulandari; Ika Yuniar Cahyanti; Mayenrisari Arifin; Hasna Salsabila
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 12 - December
Google Scholar :
https://tinyurl.com/bxd9hrcy
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14539953
Abstract :
Various promotional and preventive efforts
have been made to reduce the Maternal Mortality Rate
(MMR), which showed an increasing trend from 2017 to
2019. However, these programs have not been effective
enough due to several challenges, one of which is the low
awareness of pregnant women about health, including
mental health. During pregnancy, women are at risk of
mental disorders that can negatively affect the health of
the mother, baby, and family. Therefore,
psychoeducation efforts focusing on strengthening the
psychological well-being of women during pregnancy are
needed to help them maintain both physical and mental
health. This psychoeducation also emphasizes the
importance of self-care, including developing self-
compassion as a step to preserve mental health, which
positively impacts the physical condition of the mother
and fetal development. The psychoeducation activity was
held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 08:00 AM to
02:00 PM WITA, at Rumah Jabatan Bupati in Gowa
Regency, South Sulawesi. The event was attended by 60
participants, including pregnant women and PKK
cadres from Gowa. The presentation of the material was
divided into two sessions with different topics and
speakers. Based on the evaluation results, the activity
received positive feedback, as seen from the number and
categories of participants, as well as their engagement
and participation from start to finish.
Keywords :
Psychoeducation, Mental Health, Pregnant Women, Self-Compassion.
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- This activity was funded by RKAT Airlangga University with grant number 805/UN3/2024.
Various promotional and preventive efforts
have been made to reduce the Maternal Mortality Rate
(MMR), which showed an increasing trend from 2017 to
2019. However, these programs have not been effective
enough due to several challenges, one of which is the low
awareness of pregnant women about health, including
mental health. During pregnancy, women are at risk of
mental disorders that can negatively affect the health of
the mother, baby, and family. Therefore,
psychoeducation efforts focusing on strengthening the
psychological well-being of women during pregnancy are
needed to help them maintain both physical and mental
health. This psychoeducation also emphasizes the
importance of self-care, including developing self-
compassion as a step to preserve mental health, which
positively impacts the physical condition of the mother
and fetal development. The psychoeducation activity was
held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 08:00 AM to
02:00 PM WITA, at Rumah Jabatan Bupati in Gowa
Regency, South Sulawesi. The event was attended by 60
participants, including pregnant women and PKK
cadres from Gowa. The presentation of the material was
divided into two sessions with different topics and
speakers. Based on the evaluation results, the activity
received positive feedback, as seen from the number and
categories of participants, as well as their engagement
and participation from start to finish.
Keywords :
Psychoeducation, Mental Health, Pregnant Women, Self-Compassion.