Research Article
Situation Analysis of Antenatal Care Implementation During the Covid-19 Pandemic at the Manggarai Regency Health Center
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.21-10-2022.2329589, author={Dionesia Octaviani Laput and Putriatri Krimasusini Senudin and Eufrasia Prinata Padeng and Maria Sriana Banul and Natalia Damaiyanti Putri Raden}, title={Situation Analysis of Antenatal Care Implementation During the Covid-19 Pandemic at the Manggarai Regency Health Center}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Education, Humanities, Health and Agriculture, ICEHHA 2022, 21-22 October 2022, Ruteng, Flores, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICEHHA}, year={2023}, month={5}, keywords={antenatal care pandemic covid-19 pregnancy}, doi={10.4108/eai.21-10-2022.2329589} }- Dionesia Octaviani Laput
Putriatri Krimasusini Senudin
Eufrasia Prinata Padeng
Maria Sriana Banul
Natalia Damaiyanti Putri Raden
Year: 2023
Situation Analysis of Antenatal Care Implementation During the Covid-19 Pandemic at the Manggarai Regency Health Center
ICEHHA
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.21-10-2022.2329589
Abstract
ANC (Antenatal Care) is an activity to detect abnormalities as well as regularly check the condition of the mother and fetus during pregnancy. Anc should be performed at least four times during pregnancy. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted maternal and child health services (MCH), reducing visits to K1 and K4 health facilities. The Research with the qualitative research design was carried out from January to March 2022 in each of the seven sub-districts in Manggarai Regency, Public Health Centre in Langke Lembong district, Ruteng, Lelak, and Satar Mese. The results showed that the availability of health workers was sufficient where there were midwives responsible for the implementation of antenatal care, and the provision of personal protective equipment was sufficient. Midwives facilitated appointments via WhatsApp and home visits. Pregnant women were advised to read books for the prevention of Emergencies. The implementation of maternity care during the Covid pandemic did not differ significantly from the services provided in the pre-pandemic period. It only differed in the method of the services provided. While still complying with health protocols, it is expected to increase the number of supporting facilities and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to support the smooth implementation of ANC services.