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Improving Pregnancy Preparedness: Impact of Preconception Education on Folic Acid Awareness in Women of Childbearing Age Hidayati, Tutik; Iis Hanifah; Yuliana, Wahida
Jurnal Kebidanan Midwiferia Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): April
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/midwiferia.v12i1.1755

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Background: Preconception is an important early stage before pregnancy to determine the quality of the baby to be born. Approximately 24–60% of women, both in developing and developed countries, experience folic acid deficiency because the folic acid content in their daily diet is insufficient to meet the needs of pregnant women. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of education about the importance of folic acid on healthy pregnancy preparation in women of childbearing age in Condong Village. Method: This study design was preeksperimen. The research variables were measured at a certain time to obtain a picture of the situation at that time. The population in this study were all women of childbearing age, totaling 67 people. The sampling technique used simple random sampling, resulting in a sample of 46 people. Data collection used a questionnaire, and analyzed using the Wilcoxon statistical test. The results of the study showed that preparation in planning a healthy pregnancy before being given education was sufficient for 26 respondents (56.5%), and preparation in planning a healthy pregnancy after being given education was good for 27 respondents (58.7%). The Wilcoxon test analysis showed a p-value of 0.000 < 0.005, indicating an effect of preconception education on the role of folic acid on healthy pregnancy planning among women of childbearing age.. Conclusion: This study concludes that there is an effect of preconception education on the role of folic acid on healthy pregnancy planning among women of childbearing age in Condong Village.
Relationship between Implant Contraceptive Use and Acceptor Body Weight Changes Eka Jarmiati; Sunanto; Iis Hanifah
Health and Technology Journal (HTechJ) Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): February 2023
Publisher : KHD Production

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53713/htechj.v1i1.13

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Family planning is one of the most effective ways to increase family resilience, health, and safety for mothers, children, and women. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between implant contraceptive use and acceptor weight changes. The research design in research is correlational analytic research. The population in this study were mothers who used implant contraception in the working area of ​​Pustu Blado Kulon, Probolinggo Regency, in January 2022, with as many as 69 people. The number of samples is 69 people with a total sampling technique. Collecting data using a questionnaire, then the data is processed using SPSS using chi-square. In body weight, implant changes acceptor's weight obtained a p-value of 0.015 (smaller than a=0.05) so there is a significant relationship between the variable use of implants and changes in body weight in acceptors. maternal weight gain while using hormonal contraceptives between 1-2 kg at the start of using contraceptives. This weight gain is still considered normal because weight gain is caused by fluid retention, increased body fat, and increased appetite. Attention is needed if the acceptor's weight gain exceeds 2 kg while using hormonal contraception.