The Effect of the Use of Hallobumil Application to Primigravid Pregnant Women's Anxiety

Abstract

Anxiety is a pregnant woman's reaction to changes in herself and her environment that brings a feeling of displeasure caused by allegations of danger, endanger security, or the life of an individual or social group. In the era of increasing use of information and communication technology, there have been many android-based applications to support pregnancy. This study aims to determine the effect of the use of Hallobumil Applications on the anxiety of primigravida pregnant women in the working area of the Baregbeg Health Center in Ciamis Regency. The research method uses the Pre-Experiment design with the One-Group pretest posttest design approach. Sampling using a purposive sampling method. Data processing uses the Wilcoxon test. Results of the study showed a decrease in anxiety levels of primigravida pregnant women after using Hallobumil Applications. Application of Pregnancy can reduce anxiety levels of primigravida pregnant women. Components of guided imagery contained in the Hallobumil Application include a timeline for monitoring pregnancy in the form of visualization of fetal growth and there are scenarios that guide the imagination of pregnant women as if talking to the fetus. By imagining a pleasant time and place can produce a positive emotional response as a distraction from an inconvenience so that anxiety will gradually decrease. Conclusion: there is an influence of the use of Hallobumil Application to the anxiety of primigravida pregnant women in the work area of the Baregbeg Health Center in Ciamis Regency.