The Virtual Pregnant Models Effect on Knowledge and Attitude About Mother And Child Health

Abstract

Health development in Indonesia today is still prioritized in efforts to improve the health status of mothers and children, especially in the most vulnerable groups, namely pregnant women, maternity, and perinatal babies. One of the objectives of the Maternal and Child Health (KIA) program is to increase family independence in maintaining maternal and child health. Mothers and children are the most vulnerable to various health problems that often result in death. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of a virtual model of pregnant women's classes on knowledge and attitudes about maternal and child health. This type of research is quasi-experimental. The population in this study were pregnant women in the working area of the South City Health Center in 2021 with a total sample of 64 respondents. The sampling technique is convenience sampling. This study was analyzed using the ChChi-Square. The results showed that there was no Effect of Virtual Model Maternity Class on Knowledge and Attitudes About Maternal and Child Health with a p-value > 0.05. Although the results show no effect, it is still important for health workers to provide education to pregnant women.