TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN IBU HAMIL TENTANG PERUBAHAN FISIK PADA MASA KEHAMILAN DI POLI KIA PUSKESMAS KABIL KOTA BATAM

Abstract

Any physical changes experienced by women during pregnancy are caused by the special effects of hormones. These changes generally cause discomfort and worry for most pregnant women. Puskesmas Kabil Kota Batam is the place chosen by the writer as a research field. Based on preliminary study, the data obtained from observation and interviews with 10 pregnant women who visited the Poly KIA Puskesmas Kabil Batam on April 15, 2016. All physical changes experienced by pregnant women, 50% of which experienced changes in the breast, 25% weight (BB), and 25% of skin changes. These changes cause discomfort and anxiety for most pregnant women. This study aims to determine the level of knowledge of pregnant women about physical changes during pregnancy in Poli KIA Puskesmas Kabil Batam. The design of this research is descriptive by using questionnaire measuring instrument. Sampling using accidental sampling technique, so that obtained by 8 respondents. Then the data is analyzed by univariate analysis. The result of the research is 4 respondents (50%) have enough knowledge level, 3 respondent (37,5%) have knowledge level less and the rest 1 respondent (12,5) have good knowledge level. It is expected that for the institution, it is necessary to do counseling or seminar about pregnant physical changes to pregnant mothers so that pregnant mothers gain wide insight and if there is any abnormality in pregnancy, the mother will understand and immediately go to health officer.