Mental Health Education for Pregnant Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Surakarta, Indonesia
Penulis/Author
Yuli Kusumawati (1); Widyawati, S.Kp., M.Kes., Ph.D (2); Prof. dr. Fatwa Sari Tetra Dewi, M.P.H., Ph.D (3)
Tanggal/Date
1 2023
Kata Kunci/Keyword
Abstrak/Abstract
The main factors increasing the risk of depression are pregnant women’s lack of knowledge
about recognizing signs and symptoms, early detection, and prevention efforts. The purpose of
this study is to examine the impact of mental health education on pregnant Indonesian women’s knowledge and self-efficacy during the COVID-19 pandemic. A quasi-experimental study was conducted. Pregnant women in four Surakarta primary health care facilities received antenatal care using Basic Emergency Obstetric Neonatal Care. The inclusion criteria for the sample were 127 pregnant women with a gestational age
of 24-36 weeks, no family history of mental disorders, a singleton pregnancy, and participation in the intervention from beginning to end. The study excluded pregnant women who experienced complications during their pregnancy.Sample sizes for the intervention and control groups were 67 and 60 pregnant women, respectively.
