Characteristics of the Maternal and Child Health Service of Female Workers with Maternal and Child Health Status in Indonesia Martiana Tri1,*, Rochmah Thinni Nurul2, Alayyannur Putri Ayuni3, Rahman Firman Suryadi4 1Lecturer in Departement of Occupational Health and Safety, Airlangga University, Campus C Mulyorejo, Surabaya-Indonesia 2Lecturer in Departement of Health Administration and Policy, Airlangga University, Campus C Mulyorejo, Surabaya-Indonesia 3Lecturer in Departement of Occupational Health and Safety, Faculty of Public Health, Airlangga University, Campus C Mulyorejo, Surabaya-Indonesia 4Student at Doctoral Program of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Airlangga University *Corresponding author: Wonpen Kaewpan, Department of Public Health Nursing, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, 420/1 Ratchawithi Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, Thailand, 10400, E-mail: wonpen.kae@mahidol.ac.th
Online published on 4 June, 2019. Abstract Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service for female worker from before the pregnancy until the first day of a child's life needs to be done because of so many risks that the worker will face. Accompaniment is done to determine the health condition of the worker and the health of the fetus (infant). The purpose of this study was to provide an overview about characteristics of the maternal and child health service of female workers with maternal and child health status in Indonesia. The design of this study was observational descriptive. The study was conducted on female workers in industrial area with 500 respondents. This study variables were included marital status, age of first pregnancy, pregnancy examination, personnel who assisted the process of pregnancy check up until maternity process, the place of maternity, pregnancy disorder, miscarriage/abortus, exclusive breastfeeding and immunization. Data collection techniques in the form of filling questionnaires either in direct interview or not. The results showed that 66.6% of female workers married at the age of 17–25 years. 67.2% were pregnant at the age of 20–27 years. 56.6% of female workers performed monthly pregnancy checkups. 67% of pregnancy checks performed by midwives. 43.05% stated that delivery was done at midwife's home. 31.7% of female workers experienced pregnancy disorders. 47.7% of workers provided exclusive breastfeeding. 99% of workers have provided basic immunization. The Maternal and Child Health service that have been received are good enough but the health promotion and provision of MCH service should be done in the company. Top Keywords Female workers, Maternal and Child health, MCH status. Top |