FULFILLMENT OF FOLIC ACID IN PREGNANT WOMEN TRIMESTER I IN THE VILLAGE OF RAMBAH TENGAH HILIR

PEMENUHAN ASAM FOLAT PADA IBU HAMIL TRIMESTER I DI DESA RAMBAH TENGAH HILIR

Abstract

Folic acid is a B vitamin that plays an important role in embryonic development. Folic acid also helps prevent neural tube defects, which are defects in the brain and spine. Folic acid deficiency can lead to premature pregnancy, anemia, congenital defects, babies with low birth weight (BBLR), and impaired fetal growth. The biggest cause of neonatal death due to BBLR is 30.3% and about 24-60% of pregnant women do not know the folic acid deficiency in the food they consume. This study aims to find out the Knowledge of Pregnant Women To Fulfill Folic Acid In the First Trimester In Puskesmas Rambah Hilir I. This research was conducted in June 2020. Deskrptif research method with cross sectional research type. The population in this study was 759 pregnant women and a sample of 30 respondents were taken by random sampling technique. The data type in this study is primary data. The data was analyzed with univariate tests. The results of this study researchers obtained that the Knowledge of Pregnant Women To Fulfill Folic Acid In the First Trimester In Puskesmas Rambah Hilir I in the category of enough is 12 respondents (40%), and in the category of less 18 respondents (60%). From the results of this study can be concluded Knowledge of Pregnant Women Towards Folic Acid Fulfillment In the First Trimester In Puskesmas Rambah Hilir I Is a knowledgeable maoritas less as many as 18 pregnant women (60%). For pregnant women it is expected to add insight about the benefits of Folic Acid and often follow Posyandu or counseling so that it will add knowledge about Folic Acid.  Keywords: Knowledge, Pregnant Women, And Folic Acid