FACTORS AFFECTING ANTENATAL CARE VISITS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN THE KREMBUNG PUSKESMAS AREA SIDOARJO REGENCY

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.