THE EFFECT OF TRIMESTER III PRIMIGRAVIDA PREGNANT WOMEN'S EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS ON CHILDBIRTH PREPAREDNESS

Abstract

Abstract. Childbirth is when the cervix dilates, thins and the fetus descends into the birth canal. This
delivery usually occurs when the pregnancy is complete between the 37th and 42nd weeks.
Improving preparation for childbirth is an action plan by mothers, families and health workers to
improve the health and safety of mothers and unborn babies. Readiness in facing childbirth can be a
benchmark for the success of the childbirth process. Several factors that influence childbirth
readiness include maternal characteristics, which include age, education, economics and support.
Primigravida mothers often have disturbing thoughts when facing childbirth and experience
difficulties preparing for childbirth because they have not had previous birth experience. This study
aims to analyze the characteristics of third-trimester primigravida pregnant women on childbirth
readiness. The research method used is a quantitative study with a pre-test – post-test control group
design with a sampling technique, namely total side effects in third-trimester primigravida pregnant
women with 43 samples of mothers in third-trimester primigravid pregnancy. The instrument in this
research is a questionnaire. The data obtained in this study used a questionnaire through
educational videos for third-trimester primigravida pregnant women on childbirth readiness. The
characteristics of the respondents were mainly <25 years old (69.8%), the majority had high school
education (20%), and the majority of jobs, namely not working or homemakers (60.5%). This
research is expected to be a reference for midwives, nurses and further researchers to increase
mothers' knowledge and readiness for childbirth.
Keywords: Educational Video, Childbirth Preparation