The Relationship Between Husband's Support and Pregnant Women's Adherence to Antenatal Care Visits
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Husband's support plays a crucial role in promoting maternal health behaviors, particularly adherence to antenatal care (ANC) visits, which are essential for preventing pregnancy-related complications and improving maternal and neonatal outcomes. However, inadequate family support remains a barrier to regular ANC utilization among pregnant women in Indonesia. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between husband's support and pregnant women's adherence to antenatal care visits in Makassar City, Indonesia. A quantitative analytic study with a cross-sectional design was conducted from January to April 2026 at a selected public health center in Makassar City. The study involved 31 pregnant women selected using a total sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire assessing respondents' characteristics, husband's support (emotional, informational, instrumental, and appraisal support), and adherence to ANC visits. The questionnaire met acceptable validity and reliability standards (Cronbach's alpha >0.70). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Chi-square test with a significance level of p<0.05. The results showed that most respondents were aged 20–35 years (74.2%), had a high educational level (67.7%), and received good husband's support (64.5%). Furthermore, 67.7% of pregnant women adhered to the recommended ANC schedule. Bivariate analysis demonstrated that 90.0% of women receiving good husband's support were adherent to ANC visits, compared with only 27.3% among those receiving poor support. The Chi-square test revealed a statistically significant relationship between husband's support and adherence to antenatal care visits (p=0.001). These findings indicate that husband's support is an important factor influencing pregnant women's compliance with recommended ANC services. Strengthening family-centered antenatal care through active husband involvement in maternal health education and counseling may improve ANC adherence and contribute to better maternal and neonatal health outcome
Source: Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Nusantara
Authors: Sri Wahyuni, Ria Wahyuni
Institution: Politeknik Sandi Karsa
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7204457598