Upaya Peningkatan Pemahaman Ibu Hamil Tentang Tanda Bahaya Kehamilan di Desa Pedangkamulyan Wilayah Kerja UPTD Puskesmas Bojonggambir Kabupaten Tasikmalaya

Efforts To Improve Pregnant Women's Understanding Of Danger Signs Of Pregnancy In Pedangkamulyan Village, Working Area Of Bojonggambir Community Health Center Tasikmalaya Regency

Abstract

Background: Pregnancy is a critical period of fetal growth and development, during which maternal health risks may arise even in women without underlying conditions. Although most pregnancies proceed normally, around 10–12% can develop into complications. Early detection of danger signs is essential to prevent serious outcomes and reduce maternal mortality. However, maternal mortality remains high, often due to limited knowledge of pregnancy complications and unequal access to antenatal care. Focus: This community service aimed to improve pregnant women’s knowledge regarding danger signs of pregnancy through health counseling. Method: The activity applied a counseling approach, knowledge assessment using pre-test and post-test methods consisting of 15 questions.  A total of 15 pregnant women participated. Data were analyzed descriptively to evaluate changes in knowledge before and after counseling. Result: Findings showed that after counseling, 13 participants (86.7%) demonstrated good knowledge, while only 2 participants (13.3%) remained in the poor knowledge category. This indicates a significant improvement in participants’ understanding of pregnancy danger signs compared to pre-counseling levels. Conclusion: Counseling effectively increased pregnant women’s knowledge about danger signs in pregnancy. Enhanced awareness is expected to encourage better nutritional practices and adoption of Clean and Healthy Living Behavior, contributing to the prevention of maternal and infant mortality.