Peningkatan Pengetahuan Gizi Ibu Hamil Melalui Kelas Ibu Hamil Metode Audio Visual dan Demontrasi Penimbangan serta Pengaturan Porsi Makan Ibu Hamil di Kecamatan Maesan

Abstract

Background: Nutritional intake of pregnant women during pregnancy has an important role in supporting the health of mothers and babies. The Maternal and Child Health Book (KIA) is a source of information about nutrition for pregnant women, but it is often underutilized optimally. Counseling in antenatal care (ANC) services is also often considered ineffective. The pregnant women class is present as a forum for education, discussion, and sharing experiences about maternal and child health. Methods: The participants of the activity consisted of 10 pregnant women in the Maesan Health Center work area. The activity was carried out through several methods, such as lectures, video screenings, comic readings, discussions and demonstrations of weighing practices and the regulation of meal portions for pregnant women. Results: This activity succeeded in significantly increasing pregnant women's knowledge about nutrition and anaemia after the intervention compared to before the intervention. Conclusion: Education through pregnant women's classes has been proven to be effective in increasing pregnant women's knowledge related to nutrition and anemia. Most participants showed a better understanding of nutritional needs during pregnancy after taking this class.