| dc.description.abstract | Nutritional needs during pregnancy are essential to support maternal health and
fetal development. A lack of knowledge regarding balanced nutrition can
increase the risk of pregnancy complications such as anemia, low birth weight
(LBW), and chronic energy deficiency (CED). Health education is one of the
strategies to improve pregnant women's understanding of proper nutrition. This
senior practicum aimed to assess the level of knowledge among pregnant women
regarding nutrition during pregnancy and healthy eating patterns based on the
"Isi Piringku" (My Plate) concept, as well as to analyze the impact of education
on improving that understanding. This practicum was conducted with five
pregnant women in Hamlet VIII, Pulo Bandring Village, Pulo Bandring
Subdistrict, Asahan Regency. The educational intervention was carried out
twice, each session lasting 50 minutes, using a booklet as the media. A pre-test
was administered prior to the educational sessions to assess the participants'
baseline knowledge, followed by a post-test to evaluate their understanding after
the intervention. Prior to the education sessions, 80% of the participants
demonstrated a low level of understanding regarding nutritional needs during
pregnancy. Following the implementation, an increase in knowledge was
observed in all respondents, particularly in understanding portion distribution,
nutritional requirements, and the risks of nutritional deficiencies. The delivery of
nutrition education through effective communication proved to be effective in
enhancing pregnant women's knowledge about balanced nutrition and healthy
eating habits during pregnancy. Continuous educational efforts are crucial to
prevent pregnancy complications related to nutritional deficiencies. | en_US |
