Abstract:
Since the Covid-19 pandemic hit, a major impact has occurred in some
areas, especially in the health care sector. even though during a pandemic, ANC
visits are very much needed to monitor the condition of the mother and fetus
during pregnancy to prepare for a safe birth besides being able to make
appropriate interventions against abnormalities or illnesses suffered by pregnant
women, being able to make case referrals to health service facilities in accordance
with the referral system. which have existed. The purpose of this study was to
obtain an overview of the factors that influence antenatal care visits during the
COVID-19 pandemic in the Krembung Health Center area, Sidoarjo Regency.
Research studies use quantitative studies. The design of this research is
descriptive. The population in this study were all mothers who made K3 visits in
the working area of the UPT Puskesmas, Krembung Sidoarjo as many as 81
people. The sample used was 81 respondents based on total sampling. The
research instrument used a questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out using
bivariate test. The results showed that the average respondents who made
appropriate ANC visits were respondents with an income of 2,500,000-
3,500.00/day (18%), mild anxiety levels (22.2%), limited services (22.2%). and
good education (26%). This means that among all variables, the income variable
and the limitation variable have the most significant influence.
