Health Education and Its Influence on Pregnant Women’s Knowledge of Danger Signs in Pregnancy

Atalia Pili Mangngi ; Ni Putu Indu Dewi Pradnyani Murti ; Ermi Lilianda Alang ; Ninick Corea Fernandez
International Journal of Health and Social Behavio... 📅 2026 Vol 3, No 1 🔗 DOI: 10.62951/ijhsb.v3i1.600
Abstract
Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) is a critical indicator for evaluating maternal health programs, and insufficient knowledge of pregnancy danger signs remains a significant factor in preventable maternal complications and mortality. This issue is particularly prevalent among third-trimester pregnant women. Health education has proven to be an effective strategy for enhancing maternal knowledge, promoting early detection of obstetric emergencies, and supporting timely decision-making. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of health education on improving knowledge of pregnancy danger signs among third-trimester pregnant women in Nunkurus Village. A pre-experimental study with a one-group pre-test–post-test design was conducted, involving 42 third-trimester pregnant women, with 40 selected through purposive sampling. Structured questionnaires were used to collect primary data, and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test was employed to analyze the knowledge differences before and after the intervention. Results showed a statistically significant increase in knowledge after the health education intervention (p-value = 0.000; p < 0.05). In conclusion, health education significantly enhances knowledge of pregnancy danger signs among third-trimester pregnant women. Strengthening community-level educational interventions can help in early detection of pregnancy complications and contribute to reducing maternal morbidity and mortality.
Keywords
Education; Health; Knowledge; Maternal; Pregnancy
How to Cite

Atalia Pili Mangngi, et al. (2026). Health Education and Its Influence on Pregnant Women’s Knowledge of Danger Signs in Pregnancy. International Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.62951/ijhsb.v3i1.600

Atalia Pili Mangngi; Ni Putu Indu Dewi Pradnyani Murti; Ermi Lilianda Alang; Ninick Corea Fernandez, "Health Education and Its Influence on Pregnant Women’s Knowledge of Danger Signs in Pregnancy," International Journal of Health and Social Behavior, vol. 3, no. 1, 2026.

Atalia Pili Mangngi; Ni Putu Indu Dewi Pradnyani Murti; Ermi Lilianda Alang; Ninick Corea Fernandez. "Health Education and Its Influence on Pregnant Women’s Knowledge of Danger Signs in Pregnancy." International Journal of Health and Social Behavior, vol. 3, no. 1, 2026.

Atalia Pili Mangngi; Ni Putu Indu Dewi Pradnyani Murti; Ermi Lilianda Alang; Ninick Corea Fernandez. "Health Education and Its Influence on Pregnant Women’s Knowledge of Danger Signs in Pregnancy." International Journal of Health and Social Behavior 3, no. 1 (2026).

Atalia Pili Mangngi, et al. (2026) 'Health Education and Its Influence on Pregnant Women’s Knowledge of Danger Signs in Pregnancy', International Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 3(1). doi: 10.62951/ijhsb.v3i1.600.

Atalia Pili Mangngi; Ni Putu Indu Dewi Pradnyani Murti; Ermi Lilianda Alang; Ninick Corea Fernandez. Health Education and Its Influence on Pregnant Women’s Knowledge of Danger Signs in Pregnancy. International Journal of Health and Social Behavior. 2026;3(1).

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