Hubungan Tingkat Pengetahuan dengan Status Kunjungan Pertama (K1) Ibu Hamil

Background: The first visit of pregnant women (K1) is a crucial step in ensuring the health of both the mother and the fetus during pregnancy. Objective: This study aims to explore the relationship between the level of knowledge of pregnant women and the status of the first visit (K1) in the working area of the Dawan II Public Health Center. Method: This study employs a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. The study population consists of pregnant women who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria in the working area of the Dawan II Public Health Center. A total of 22 respondents participated in this study. Data were collected through questionnaires and ANC register books, and then analyzed univariately and bivariately using the Chi-Square test, with a significance level of p<0.05. Result: Univariate results showed that all respondents were aged between 20-35 years (100%), the majority were housewives (45.5%), and had secondary education (59.1%). A good level of knowledge was recorded at 68.2%, yet 59.1% of respondents did not attend the K1 visit. Bivariate analysis indicated a significant relationship between the level of knowledge and the status of the first visit (p=0.01). Conclusion: This study indicates a positive relationship between the level of knowledge of pregnant women and the status of the first visit (K1) at the Dawan II Public Health Center. Therefore, it is important for health workers to implement the standard frequency of ANC visits and to enhance mothers' knowledge about the importance of the K1 visit through effective socialization to prospective brides and couples of reproductive age.