The ATTITUDE OF PREGNANT WOMEN TOWARD HIGH-RISK PREGNANCY AT TPMB JOHANA WIDIJATI SIDOREJO VILLAGE, KAUMAN DISTRICT, TULUNGAGUNG REGENCY

Abstract

Pregnancy is a physiological process of fetal growth and 
development within the uterus, accompanied by various 
anatomical and physiological changes in the mother's body. Under 
certain conditions, pregnancy may develop into a high-risk 
pregnancy, defined as a pregnancy with one or more risk factors 
that potentially threaten the safety of the mother, fetus, or both. 
The attitude of pregnant women toward high-risk pregnancy is an 
important factor that can influence health behaviors during 
pregnancy, including adherence to antenatal care and efforts to 
prevent complications. This study aimed to determine the attitudes 
of pregnant women regarding high-risk pregnancy at TPMB 
Johana Widijati, Sidorejo Village, Kauman District, Tulungagung 
Regency. 
This research employed a descriptive observational design. 
The study was conducted from October 1 to November 30, 2025. 
The population consisted of all pregnant women who attended 
antenatal care at TPMB Johana Widijati, totaling 30 respondents. 
Sampling was performed using accidental sampling technique. 
Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed 
descriptively. 
The results showed that the majority of pregnant women had a 
positive attitude toward high-risk pregnancy, with 18 respondents 
(60%) demonstrating positive attitudes. Characteristics of 
respondents revealed that nearly all (86%) were in the 16-35 years 
age range, the majority (53%) had elementary or junior high 
school education, most (87%) had received information about 
high-risk pregnancy, and nearly half (34.6%) obtained information 
from healthcare providers. 
Most pregnant women demonstrated positive attitudes toward 
high-risk pregnancy. These positive attitudes were influenced by 
several factors, including maternal age within the healthy 
reproductive range (16-35 years) and the availability of 
information, particularly from healthcare workers. It is expected 
that this positive attitude can support early detection and 
prevention efforts for high-risk pregnancy complications. 
Healthcare providers are encouraged to enhance health education 
about high-risk pregnancy to transform negative attitudes into 
positive ones and to collaborate with healthcare workers in 
providing counseling.