Rural-Based Health Promotion Model for Pregnant Women in Banyumas District

Abstract

Previous studies show that knowledge of prenatal care in rural areas remains low affecting on bad behavior, so developing health promotion models is needed to improve prenatal care knowledge, attitude and behavior. This study aimed to develop health promotion model of prenatal care in rural area based on needs assessment. Study was conducted on June 2015 by qualitative approach involving first 16 pregnant women in third trimester with risky pregnancy as key informants and 16 family members living with them and know their daily life, 27 midwives and 3 religious leaders as additional informants. Data collection techniques were in-depth interviews and observation for pregnant women and family, then focus group discussion for midwives and religious leaders. Analysis used was Miles and Huberman model by data reduction, data display and conclusion. Based on needs assessment, health promotion media is needed by book for pregnant women with attractive design that features images, colors and complete explanation. Book is selected because of pregnant women's preference and needs, characteristics of rural areas and infrastructure availability. Prenatal care materials need to be added from book containing child and maternal health including prenatal checkup by midwives, danger pregnancy signs, causes, consequences, prevention, recommended and unrecommended food, breast care ways, pregnancy exercise and fetal development.

Continuous Technical Guidance for Public Health Center Officer Based on Training Evaluation

“…Previous research suggested the importance of health promotion media in the form of books for pregnant women with attractive designs featuring pictures, colors and full explanations. The book was chosen because of the trends and needs of pregnant women, the characteristics of the region and the availability of infrastructure (Gamelia et al, 2016). Based on these results, Public Health Center officers are expected to improve their ability to use the media and, if possible, gradually develop a media suitable with their clients' characteristics.…”

“…Operational innovations in the field are emerging but sometimes, the information is unknown to the Public Health Center officers. Some were revealed through research such as the development of health promotion models for rural-based pregnant women in Banyumas (Gamelia et al, 2016). In addition, there is the effect of multilevel intervention in the promotion of occupational health against metabolic syndrome components among workers (Zahtamal & Chandra, 2011).…”

Family Healthcare: Safe and Convenient, Mandailing Community Option for Childbirth

“…Researchers found different conditions to the results of research Gamelia et al [12] have examined the determinants of behavioral treatments Pregnancy and found that this type of work, income, parity, knowledge, attitudes and the role of the midwife has no influence on pregnancy care.…”