TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN IBU HAMIL TENTANG UPAYA PENCEGAHAN INFEKSI COVID-19 SELAMA KEHAMILAN DI DESA HUTAIMBARU KABUPATEN PADANG LAWAS UTARA TAHUN 2022

Abstract

Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a case that causes morbidity and mortality to continue to occur in Indonesia. Pregnant women are a population that is very vulnerable to Covid-19. Until now, knowledge about Covid-19 infection in relation to pregnancy and the fetus is still limited. Knowledge of pregnant women on the prevention of Covid-19 is an important factor for pregnant women because it can affect the behavior of mothers during pregnancy. against 56 people. The results of this study indicate that the majority of respondents have less knowledge, namely 27 people (48.2%). It is hoped that pregnant women can increase knowledge related to preventing the transmission of covid 19 by reading or hearing information from trusted sources, and being able to read MCH books to recognize the danger signs of pregnancy.