Parity and Mother Age Correlated to The Attitude of Post Partum Care

Abstract

Background: Most maternal deaths in Semarang City occurred during the postpartum period of 68.75%. The knowledge and attitude of postpartum mothers about their care are still low. Knowledge of postpartum care is essential to reduce the risk of maternal death. The research aims to analyze the determinants of knowledge and maternal attitudes toward postpartum care in Semarang City.

Method: This study was carried out with a cross-sectional design on 90 postpartum mothers who were selected by simple random sampling at three health centers. Srondol Health Center has 22 postpartum mothers, Tlogosari Kulon Health Center has 30 postpartum mothers, and Ngaliyan Health Center has 38 postpartum mothers. Data collection was carried out by interviews using a structured questionnaire that included characteristics, support of health workers, knowledge, and attitudes towards the postpartum period. The analysis uses simple linear regression. The research was conducted in May – June 2024.

Result: The analysis results of the relationship between age and knowledge were positively correlated; age and attitude were positively associated with P <0.0001, and the average knowledge score was 8.68 (SD1,322). Parity correlates positively with knowledge, and parity positively correlates with attitudes with a p-value < 0.0001. The average attitude score was 21.72 (SD1,866) with moderate relationship strength positive direction (r=0.388).

Conclusion: The conclusion is that with increasing age, good knowledge, and a good attitude towards the postpartum period. It is recommended that young postpartum mothers, low parity is recommended to be given more intensive knowledge of the postpartum period so that knowledge and attitudes are better towards the postpartum period.

Keywords: Age; Attitude; Parity; Postpartum Care