Project report
Antenatal Care Education as an Initial Step Toward Maternal and Child Well-Being
Novita Br Ginting Munthe, Iskandar Markus Sembiring ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001A community education program in Indonesia delivered antenatal care (ANC) counseling to 35 pregnant women covering ANC schedules, complication detection, nutrition, and birth preparedness. Knowledge about ANC increased from 40% to 88% after the sessions, and participants reported greater motivation to attend routine ANC visits. The program demonstrates that community-based education can improve maternal awareness and behavior regarding antenatal care, particularly in rural areas with limited healthcare access.
Key points
- Knowledge of antenatal care increased from 40% to 88% post-intervention
- Participants showed increased motivation to attend routine ANC visits
- Education covered ANC schedules, early detection of complications, nutrition, and birth preparedness
- Active engagement and positive behavioral change were observed among participants
- Collaboration between healthcare professionals and academic institutions was identified as crucial for sustainability
Limitations
The study had no comparison group and measured only immediate post-intervention effects, so it cannot determine whether the knowledge gains persisted over time or were caused by the intervention rather than other factors. The small sample size (35 women) and single-site location limit generalizability to other settings in Indonesia.
Abstract
Maternal and infant mortality remain significant public health challenges in Indonesia, particularly in rural areas where awareness and access to healthcare are limited. This community service aimed to improve pregnant women’s understanding of the importance of antenatal care (ANC) as a preventive measure to enhance maternal and child well-being. The program was conducted at Klinik Pratama Rawat Inap Mars Deli Serdang and involved 35 pregnant women. Education was delivered through direct counseling sessions that included materials on ANC visit schedules, early detection of pregnancy complications, nutrition, and birth preparedness. Pre- and post-tests were used to evaluate changes in knowledge and attitudes. The results show a marked increase in the participants’ understanding of ANC, with a rise in knowledge from 40% to 88% after the session. Participants expressed greater motivation to attend routine ANC visits and actively engaged in discussions. The findings suggest that community-based education significantly enhances awareness and fosters positive behavioral change regarding ANC compliance. Collaboration between healthcare professionals, clinics, and academic institutions is crucial to sustain and expand such initiatives for long-term maternal and child health improvement.
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- Intervention
- Community-based education delivered through direct counseling sessions covering ANC visit schedules, early detection of pregnancy complications, nutrition, and birth preparedness
- Population
- 35 pregnant women at Klinik Pratama Rawat Inap Mars Deli Serdang, Indonesia
Key finding
Knowledge of ANC increased from 40% to 88% after the education session