Affiliation:
1. Udayana University
2. Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha Singaraja
3. Representative Office of the National Family Planning Coordinating Board of Bali Province
Abstract
Abstract
Visiting preconception care (PCC) can prevent poor pregnancy outcomes. However, only a tiny percentage of couples of childbearing age use this service at the Public Health Centre (PHC). This study aims to explore the perceptions of women and couples of childbearing ages in the use of preconception care in PHC. This research is an exploratory qualitative study. The subjects of the study were women and couples of childbearing age. Purposively selected informants consist of the Dean of PHC, General Physicians, Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialists, women, and couples of childbearing age who have and never used PCC. The criteria for informants who participate include being willing to be informants and coordinators. Data were collected by an in-depth interview method at an agreed location. Data were analyzed thematically. Only a few informants claimed to have used PCC. The perceptions of women and fertile couples about PCC are grouped into three themes, namely, the themes of culture, knowledge, and means of service. They visit the PCC only to qualify for administration and want to become pregnant or want a child of a specific gender. Conversely, those who had never been to a service were associated with low awareness and perception of shame. Low awareness and perceptions of shame from women and couples of childbearing age contribute to low preconception healthcare visits. This study suggests increasing health care coverage through socialization about the benefits of visiting PCCs to prevent poor pregnancy outcomes.
Publisher
Research Square Platform LLC
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