Pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia

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Pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia: Knowledge, anxiety and motivation

Niken Bayu Argaheni, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic threatens such as pregnant women who are predicted to be at higher risk and more susceptible to exposure. The purpose of this study was to find out the knowledge about COVID-19 among pregnant women and how their motivation to continue pregnancy.

Methods: Researchers collaborated with SEKOCI (Sekolah Komplementer Cinta Ibu) to provide bold counseling to its members consisting of 69 pregnant women from various cities once every 7 days for 1 month, then an online questionnaire was evaluated the knowledge, the feelings and motivation for pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Results: This study shows that respondents who have good knowledge about COVID-19 (76%), experience moderate levels (69%), and have motivation to do pregnancy (93%).

Conclusion: Pregnant women in Indonesia have good knowledge about COVID-19, and still have the motivation to come to health workers.

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