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The Effect of Knowledge of Mothers Assisted by Cadres during Pregnancy on the Incidence of Low Birth Weight Rasyid, Puspita Sukmawaty; Claudia, Juli Gladis; Agustini, Rahma Dewi; Nurhidayah, Nurhidayah; Yanti, Febri Dwi; Luawo, Herman Priyono
JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN Vol 21 No 1 (2023): JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN
Publisher : Research and Community Service Unit, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31965/infokes.Vol21.Iss1.884

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Every pregnancy carries risks to the quality of birth outcomes, such as low birth weight (LBW). Interventions such as increased maternal knowledge, supervision, and intensive assistance are required, which can be performed by health cadres. The study aimed to examine the impact of knowledge on the incidence of LBW in pregnant women accompanied/assisted by cadres during pregnancy. This method combines descriptive research with a quasi-experiment. The study included 30 pregnant women who fulfilled the following criteria: single pregnancy, 30 weeks gestation, not a high-risk pregnancy, and no comorbidities. The study lasted three months, and the independent variable was the knowledge of pregnant women assisted by cadres, while the dependent variable was the incidence of LBW. Pregnant women's questionnaires and observation sheets were employed as instruments. T-Test and Yates' Correction were utilized during data analysis. The findings revealed a p-value of 0.031 increase in knowledge of pregnant women before and after being assisted by cadres during pregnancy, and the incidence of LBW was 3 cases (10%). With a p-value of 0.041, the results of Yates' Correction statistical test revealed that knowledge of pregnant women assisted by cadres is one of the determinants of the occurrence of LBW. It is critical to increase cadre involvement and role in assisting pregnant women.      
Empowering Women and Families in Early Detection of Hypertension Complications in Pregnancy Rasyid, Puspita Sukmawaty; Podungge, Yusni; Olii, Nancy; Noor, Hajah Salmah Haji Mohd
JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN Vol 22 No 4 (2024): JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN
Publisher : Research and Community Service Unit, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31965/infokes.Vol22.Iss4.1479

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Hypertension is the main cause of death for pregnant women, which is 31,90% in 2022. Early detection of hypertension complications tends to be actively carried out by health workers rather than empowering mothers, husbands, and families. This study aims to identify the differences in knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women regarding the early detection of hypertensive complications and the role of family support in hypertension prevention, before and after receiving intervention through the use of booklets. This quasi-experimental study used a one-group pretest-posttest design with 60 hypertensive pregnant women. Participants completed questionnaires measuring knowledge and attitudes about hypertension. After receiving a hypertension booklet to read for three days, follow-up evaluations were conducted on family support (day 10), early detection of complications, and blood pressure (day 14). Data were analyzed using paired sample tests. The research results show that the knowledge significantly improved after the intervention (mean increase of 2.47, p=0.000), while no significant change was found in attitudes (p=0.214). Family support roles increased significantly (mean increase of 2.02, p=0.000). Additionally, 88.3% of respondents could detect early hypertension complications, and 81.7% had normal blood pressure after the intervention. The conclusion is there are differences in the knowledge of pregnant women and the role of family in the prevention of pregnancy hypertension before and after receiving the booklet intervention. There is no difference in the attitude of pregnant women before and after receiving the booklet intervention. Suggestions for researchers further need to formulate strategies related to early detection of pregnancy hypertension starting from the family level by involving a network of cooperation between the government and community organizations to prioritize health education at the family level.