Berita Kedokteran Masyarakat
Vol 41 No 02 (2025)

Pregnancy Class Program in West Java Province: a literature review

Rahmawaty, Dinta (Unknown)
Laro, Maria Natalia (Unknown)
Rajagukguk, Vivi Rosalin (Unknown)
Wahyuningsih, Windu Syawalina (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Feb 2025

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Pregnancy Class Program in West Java Province and develop policy recommendations to enhance maternal health outcomes. Method: A literature review was conducted using journal databases including ResearchGate, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. Articles published between 2018 and 2024 were retrieved using keywords such as “evaluation,” “implementation,” “policy,” “pregnancy class,” “prenatal education,” and “West Java.” From 58 identified articles, six studies that met the inclusion criteria were selected and thematically analyzed. Results: The review identified several challenges in implementing pregnancy classes in West Java, including low participation rates, limited partner and family involvement, and barriers faced by working mothers. Digital innovations, such as video-based education and online classes, have effectively increased maternal knowledge and participation. Furthermore, family-oriented approaches and prenatal yoga sessions had a positive impact on maternal preparedness and confidence. Conclusion: The pregnancy class program holds significant potential to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes in West Java. However, to maximize the effectiveness of its online educational sessions and offline interactive activities, such as prenatal yoga, is recommended. Additionally, to maximize its effectiveness, high-quality video content, continuous training for healthcare workers, and sufficient funding should be integrated to enhance the program's reach and impact.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

bkm

Publisher

Subject

Nursing Public Health

Description

Berita Kedokteran Masyarakat (BKM Public Health and Community Medicine) is a peer-reviewed and open access journal that deals with the fields of public health and public medicine. The topics of the article will be grouped according to the main message of the author. This focus covers areas and scope ...