The Relationship between Pregnant Mothers' Behavior and Adherence to Folic Acid Consumption
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Title
The Relationship between Pregnant Mothers' Behavior and Adherence to Folic Acid Consumption
Subject
pregnant women,
folic acid
consumption, first
trimester
folic acid
consumption, first
trimester
Description
Introduction: According to WHO standards, the normal pregnancy period
ranges from 37 to 42 weeks. Prenatal care is highly recommended to
reduce the risk of fetal death and complications. Folic acid
supplementation during pregnancy is considered crucial in preventing
neural tube defects and congenital abnormalities, with the WHO
recommending supplementation as a preventive measure. Despite
evolving information on the benefits of folic acid, the compliance level of
pregnant women remains low. The research aims to explore the behavior
of pregnant women regarding compliance with folic acid consumption in
the working area of Malawei Public Health Center, Manoi District, Sorong
City.
Methods: The applied method is an analytical design with a Cross-Sectional
approach, conducted from May to July 2023. The study population involved
197 first-trimester pregnant women, with a sample size of 70 respondents
selected using accidental sampling. The data were analyzed using the Chi-
squared test.
Results: The Chi-squared test analysis shows a significant relationship
between the behavior of first-trimester pregnant women and compliance
with folic acid consumption, with a p-value of 0.004, indicating that the p-
value is < 0.05.
Conclusion: There is a correlation between the behavior of pregnant
women and the extent to which they comply with folic acid consumption.
The implication of this research is the need for the development of
interventions or health education programs focused on improving the
behavior of pregnant women to enhance compliance with folic acid
consumption during pregnancy.
ranges from 37 to 42 weeks. Prenatal care is highly recommended to
reduce the risk of fetal death and complications. Folic acid
supplementation during pregnancy is considered crucial in preventing
neural tube defects and congenital abnormalities, with the WHO
recommending supplementation as a preventive measure. Despite
evolving information on the benefits of folic acid, the compliance level of
pregnant women remains low. The research aims to explore the behavior
of pregnant women regarding compliance with folic acid consumption in
the working area of Malawei Public Health Center, Manoi District, Sorong
City.
Methods: The applied method is an analytical design with a Cross-Sectional
approach, conducted from May to July 2023. The study population involved
197 first-trimester pregnant women, with a sample size of 70 respondents
selected using accidental sampling. The data were analyzed using the Chi-
squared test.
Results: The Chi-squared test analysis shows a significant relationship
between the behavior of first-trimester pregnant women and compliance
with folic acid consumption, with a p-value of 0.004, indicating that the p-
value is < 0.05.
Conclusion: There is a correlation between the behavior of pregnant
women and the extent to which they comply with folic acid consumption.
The implication of this research is the need for the development of
interventions or health education programs focused on improving the
behavior of pregnant women to enhance compliance with folic acid
consumption during pregnancy.
Creator
Hamdiah Ahmar1*
, Andhika Muhammad Fadhly Mulalinda1, Filvanus Jabiy1,
Ernawati2, & Naning Suryani2
, Andhika Muhammad Fadhly Mulalinda1, Filvanus Jabiy1,
Ernawati2, & Naning Suryani2
Source
https://doi.org/10.37363/bnr.2024.51336
Date
29 January 2024
Contributor
peri irawan
Format
pdf
Language
english
Type
text
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Citation
Hamdiah Ahmar1*
, Andhika Muhammad Fadhly Mulalinda1, Filvanus Jabiy1,
Ernawati2, & Naning Suryani2, “The Relationship between Pregnant Mothers' Behavior and Adherence to Folic Acid Consumption,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed April 11, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11707.