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The Importance of Pregnancy Examination and ANC Facilities for Pregnant Women in Aek Kuo District

Introduction

Pregnancy is a critical period in a woman's life, and regular health check-ups are essential to ensure the health and well-being of both the mother and the baby. In Indonesia, the health status of mothers and children (KIA) is still far from expectations, with a high maternal mortality rate (MMR) of 359 per 100,000 live births, as reported by the 2012 Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey (SDKI). The Aek Korsik Health Center, located in Aek Kuo District, has made significant efforts to improve maternal and child health, with a delivery coverage assisted by health workers of 85.77% in 2017. However, there is still a need to understand the relationship between pregnant women's behavior about pregnancy examination and the use of antenatal care (ANC) facilities at the Aek Korsik Health Center.

Background

The Aek Korsik Health Center serves a population of 494 pregnant women, with 60 of them taken as a sample for this study. The study aimed to determine the relationship between the behavior of pregnant women in pregnancy examination with the use of ANC service facilities at the Aek Korsik Health Center in 2018. The type of research used was quantitative research with a cross-sectional design.

Methodology

The study was conducted at the Aek Korsik Health Center in July 2018. The population studied consisted of all pregnant women who were more than 7 months old, mothers who would give birth, or mothers who were in the past 3 months and were domiciled in Labuhan Batu Utara Regency. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively and used the Chi-Square test, Exact Fisher, and the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test.

Results

The results showed that the highest predisposing characteristics of pregnant women were those aged 20-35 years (73.3%), with high school education (51.7%), working as housewives (90.0%), had knowledge Less (66.7%), as well as attitudes in the medium category (75.0%). In terms of ability, the perception of pregnant women towards ANC is in the medium category (60.0%), but the source of information about ANC is less (81.7%) and the ANC service process is also in the medium category (76.6%).

Discussion

The analysis shows that only sources of information have a significant relationship with the use of ANC facilities at the Aek Korsik Health Center (P = 0.031). This indicates the importance of access to good information for pregnant women to understand and utilize the available health services. The availability of services, assessed in the good category (80.0%), also shows the potential to increase the scope of ANC services.

Conclusion

The results of this study highlight the importance of access to good information for pregnant women to understand and utilize the available health services. The availability of services also shows the potential to increase the scope of ANC services. Therefore, it is recommended that pregnant women increase their self-awareness about the importance of health checks during pregnancy. This is very important because the health of the mother and baby is greatly influenced by routine health checks and the use of ANC services in accordance with predetermined standards.

Recommendations

Increase self-awareness: Pregnant women should increase their self-awareness about the importance of health checks during pregnancy.
Access to good information: Pregnant women should have access to good information about ANC services, including the availability of services, the ANC service process, and the importance of routine health checks.
Improve ANC services: The Aek Korsik Health Center should improve the availability of ANC services, including the ANC service process, to increase the scope of ANC services.
Reduce maternal mortality: The government and health institutions should work together to reduce maternal mortality by improving access to ANC services and promoting routine health checks during pregnancy.

Limitations

This study has several limitations, including:

Sample size: The sample size was limited to 60 pregnant women, which may not be representative of the entire population.
Data collection: The data was collected through a survey, which may be subject to biases and errors.
Analysis: The analysis was limited to descriptive statistics and the Chi-Square test, which may not capture the complexity of the relationship between pregnant women's behavior and the use of ANC facilities.

Future Research

Future research should aim to:

Increase sample size: Increase the sample size to ensure that the results are representative of the entire population.
Improve data collection: Improve the data collection method to reduce biases and errors.
Use more advanced analysis: Use more advanced analysis, such as regression analysis, to capture the complexity of the relationship between pregnant women's behavior and the use of ANC facilities.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this study highlights the importance of access to good information for pregnant women to understand and utilize the available health services. The availability of services also shows the potential to increase the scope of ANC services. Therefore, it is recommended that pregnant women increase their self-awareness about the importance of health checks during pregnancy, and that the Aek Korsik Health Center improve the availability of ANC services to increase the scope of ANC services.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Pregnancy Examination and ANC Facilities

Q: What is the importance of pregnancy examination?

A: Pregnancy examination is crucial for the health and well-being of both the mother and the baby. Regular health check-ups can help identify any potential health issues and ensure that the mother and baby receive the necessary care and treatment.

Q: What is ANC and why is it important?

A: ANC stands for Antenatal Care, which is a type of prenatal care that provides expectant mothers with regular check-ups and health services to ensure a healthy pregnancy and delivery. ANC is important because it helps identify any potential health issues and ensures that the mother and baby receive the necessary care and treatment.

Q: What are the benefits of ANC facilities?

A: ANC facilities provide expectant mothers with regular check-ups and health services, including:

Regular health check-ups
Prenatal care and education
Identification and treatment of potential health issues
Access to medical care and treatment
Support and guidance from healthcare professionals

Q: What are the risks of not using ANC facilities?

A: Not using ANC facilities can increase the risk of:

Maternal mortality
Infant mortality
Birth complications
Health problems for the mother and baby
Delayed or inadequate treatment for health issues

Q: How can pregnant women access ANC facilities?

A: Pregnant women can access ANC facilities by:

Visiting their local health center or hospital
Scheduling regular check-ups with their healthcare provider
Receiving referrals from their healthcare provider
Contacting their local health department for information and resources

Q: What are the costs associated with ANC facilities?

A: The costs associated with ANC facilities vary depending on the location and type of facility. However, many ANC facilities offer free or low-cost services, including:

Regular health check-ups
Prenatal care and education
Identification and treatment of potential health issues
Access to medical care and treatment

Q: How can pregnant women prepare for ANC facilities?

A: Pregnant women can prepare for ANC facilities by:

Scheduling regular check-ups with their healthcare provider
Receiving prenatal care and education
Asking questions and seeking guidance from their healthcare provider
Preparing for potential health issues and complications

Q: What are the next steps for pregnant women after ANC facilities?

A: After ANC facilities, pregnant women can:

Continue to receive regular check-ups and health services
Follow their healthcare provider's recommendations and advice
Prepare for delivery and postpartum care
Seek support and guidance from their healthcare provider and loved ones

Q: How can healthcare providers support pregnant women during ANC facilities?

A: Healthcare providers can support pregnant women during ANC facilities by:

Providing regular check-ups and health services
Offering prenatal care and education
Identifying and treating potential health issues
Providing support and guidance throughout the pregnancy and postpartum period

Q: What are the long-term benefits of ANC facilities?

A: The long-term benefits of ANC facilities include:

Improved maternal and infant health outcomes
Reduced risk of maternal mortality and infant mortality
Improved birth outcomes and reduced risk of complications
Increased access to healthcare and medical services
Improved overall health and well-being for the mother and baby.