Utilization of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Books for Pregnant Women in the Working Area of the Siulak Gedang Health Center


Authors : Nadila Zikra Wahyuni; M. Ridwan; Ismi Nurwaqiah Ibnu; Puspita Sari

Volume/Issue : Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 9 - September

Google Scholar : https://bit.ly/3TmGbDi

Scribd : https://tinyurl.com/yc36nd8y

DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8366772

Abstract : The Maternal Mortality rates (MMR) and Infant Mortality rates (IMR) in Indonesia are still very high. This can be influenced by various factors. The MCH Handbook functions as an information tool and health screening for pregnant women, infants, and toddlers. Currently, the utilization of the MCH Handbook for pregnant women is still very low. considering that this book influences the Knowledge and Attitudes of Pregnant Women in improving their health status. The research method used is qualitative, with an analytic descriptive approach. The informants for this study consisted of pregnant women, heads of the Health Center, coordinators of the MCH Poly, Health Center midwives, Practical Midwives, and Clinical Midwives. Data collection through in-depth interviews, observation, and document review. The analytical approach used is content analysis. Qualitative data analysis using the help of Open Code software. The knowledge of pregnant women in using the MCH handbook regarding the contents, functions, benefits, and activities is good, but the understanding is still not correct. The attitude of pregnant women in using the MCH handbook is still lacking. It can be seen from the interest in reading and the lack of understanding of the contents of the MCH handbook. In addition, the role of health workers is still lacking because they have not explained the functions and contents of the MCH handbook. The knowledge of pregnant women regarding the use of the MCH handbook is good because pregnant women already understand the contents, functions, benefits, and activities of the MCH handbook. But they still don't understand the meaning of the MCH handbook. The attitude of pregnant women in utilizing the MCH handbook is still lacking because they rarely read and use the MCH handbook in an effort to prevent IMR and MMR. The role of health workers in utilizing the MCH handbook is still less visible than not conducting counseling regarding the MCH handbook to pregnant women.

Keywords : Utilization of the MCH Handbook; Pregnant Women; Siulak Gedang Health Center.

The Maternal Mortality rates (MMR) and Infant Mortality rates (IMR) in Indonesia are still very high. This can be influenced by various factors. The MCH Handbook functions as an information tool and health screening for pregnant women, infants, and toddlers. Currently, the utilization of the MCH Handbook for pregnant women is still very low. considering that this book influences the Knowledge and Attitudes of Pregnant Women in improving their health status. The research method used is qualitative, with an analytic descriptive approach. The informants for this study consisted of pregnant women, heads of the Health Center, coordinators of the MCH Poly, Health Center midwives, Practical Midwives, and Clinical Midwives. Data collection through in-depth interviews, observation, and document review. The analytical approach used is content analysis. Qualitative data analysis using the help of Open Code software. The knowledge of pregnant women in using the MCH handbook regarding the contents, functions, benefits, and activities is good, but the understanding is still not correct. The attitude of pregnant women in using the MCH handbook is still lacking. It can be seen from the interest in reading and the lack of understanding of the contents of the MCH handbook. In addition, the role of health workers is still lacking because they have not explained the functions and contents of the MCH handbook. The knowledge of pregnant women regarding the use of the MCH handbook is good because pregnant women already understand the contents, functions, benefits, and activities of the MCH handbook. But they still don't understand the meaning of the MCH handbook. The attitude of pregnant women in utilizing the MCH handbook is still lacking because they rarely read and use the MCH handbook in an effort to prevent IMR and MMR. The role of health workers in utilizing the MCH handbook is still less visible than not conducting counseling regarding the MCH handbook to pregnant women.

Keywords : Utilization of the MCH Handbook; Pregnant Women; Siulak Gedang Health Center.

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