DESCRIPTION FACTORS (PREDISPOSING, ENABLING AND SUPPORTING) IN MOTHER WHO MAKE POSTPARTUM VISITS

Abstract

Postpartum visits are carried out to monitor the health of the postpartum mother, detect early and prevent complications during the postpartum period which are carried out at least 4 times. The target for postpartum visits in Malang Regency in 2021 is still lacking, namely 88.32%. The purpose of this study was to describe the characteristics of postpartum mothers making postpartum visits at the clinic. The research design is a quantitative descriptive. The research sample for postpartum mothers was 38 people. the sample was selected by using purposive sampling technique. The research instrument is a questionnaire. The predisposing factors studied were knowledge and attitudes. The enabling factors studied were costs, access to transportation and distance; The reinforcing factor studied was family support. The results showed that 68% of postpartum mothers made 2 postpartum visits. Predisposing factors: 42% of postpartum mothers have sufficient knowledge and 58% of postpartum mothers have a positive attitude towards postpartum visits. In the enabling factor variables, it was found that 100% of postpartum mothers used personal costs for postpartum visits, 100% of postpartum mothers had easy transportation access and 74% of postpartum mothers were home to the clinic >3 KM away. Supporting factors are known to be 61% of families of postpartum mothers who support mothers to make postpartum visits. Health workers need to increase knowledge variables, encourage a more positive attitude of mothers and advocate for families to support postpartum mothers in conducting postpartum visits. Key words: Postpartum visits; predisposing factor; Enabling factors; Supporting factors