<![CDATA[Background: Adequate knowledge among third-trimester pregnant women is essential for preparing for childbirth and reducing the risk of complications. Objective: This study determined the correlation between primigravida mothers’ knowledge during the third trimester and their preparedness for childbirth at Bandarharjo Community Health Center, Semarang. Methods: This analytical quantitative study employed a cross-sectional approach. The researcher selected 33 respondents using purposive sampling. The researcher collected data using a questionnaire that had undergone validity and reliability testing and analyzed the data using the Chi-Square test with a significance level of α = 0.05. Results: Most respondents had poor knowledge (45.5%), and 51.5% were unprepared for childbirth. Bivariate analysis yielded a p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant correlation between third-trimester pregnant women's knowledge and childbirth preparedness. Conclusion: Primigravida mothers’ knowledge during the third trimester was significantly correlated to their preparedness for childbirth. Therefore, health education should be strengthened to improve mothers’ readiness for childbirth.]]>
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