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Journal : Science Midwifery

Assistance in the use of maternal and child health (MCH) book on the behavior of pregnant women in health services Prihatin, Nova Sumaini; Elizar, Elizar; Rosyta, Rosyta; Jasmiati, Jasmiati; Nurmila, Nurmila; Putri, Hendrika Wijaya Katrini; Irnawati, Irnawati
Science Midwifery Vol 13 No 2 (2025): June: Health Sciences and related fields
Publisher : Institute of Computer Science (IOCS)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/midwifery.v13i2.1987

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The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Book includes health records of both mother and child from pregnancy through the child’s fifth year, and functions as a communication tool among healthcare providers, pregnant women, and their families. Strengthening the use of the MCH Book among mothers aims to enhance their understanding of its function in health monitoring and as a source of health information. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of facilitated use of the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Book on pregnant women's health service-seeking behavior during pregnancy within the working area of Banda Sakti Health Center. This study utilized a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test model. The research was conducted within the working area of the Banda Sakti Public Health Center. A total of 52 pregnant women were selected as participants. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, and statistical analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The findings indicated that guided use of the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Book significantly improved pregnant women's knowledge and health-seeking behaviors during pregnancy.
The influence of family support in alleviating back pain among pregnant wome Jasmiati, Jasmiati; Nurmila, Nurmila; Putri, Hendrika Wijaya Katrini; Elizar, Elizar; Prihatin, Nova Sumaini; Rosyita, Rosyita
Science Midwifery Vol 13 No 5 (2025): December: Health Sciences and related fields
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/midwifery.v13i5.2192

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Massage therapy can be provided to alleviate back pain in pregnant women with the aim of enhancing physical relaxation, making it safe and without adverse effects on the mother or fetus. This therapy can be performed by anyone, including family members serving as birth companions. This study aimed to determine the effect of family accompaniment on skills in managing back pain. This research employed a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest–posttest approach. The sample consisted of 30 pregnant women at Banda Sakti Public Health Center. Data were analyzed using the paired t-test. The results showed that the mean pretest skill score was 30.83, which increased to 79.72 in the posttest, with a p-value of 0.000. The study concludes that family-based accompaniment has a significant effect on improving skills in managing back pain among pregnant women at Banda Sakti Public Health Center.