Psychoeducation on the Mental Health of Pregnant Women through Improvement Self-Compassion in South Sulawesi


Authors : Endang Retno Surjaningrum; Primatia Yogi Wulandari; Ika Yuniar Cahyanti; Mayenrisari Arifin; Hasna Salsabila

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 12 - December

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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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  14. 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.

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