Description Of Factors Affecting The Coverage Of Tetanus Toxoid Immunization In Pregnant Women In The Working Area Of The Rambiha Sangkula Health Center For The January-April 2023 Period

Abstract

This study aims to describe the factors that affect the coverage of tetanus toxoid (TT) immunization in pregnant women in the working area of the Rambiha Sangkula Health Center for the January-April 2023 period. Tetanus toxoid immunization is important to prevent tetanus disease in mothers and babies who will be born. This study uses a descriptive method with a total sample of 35 pregnant women taken through the total sampling technique. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed descriptively in the form of frequency and percentage distributions. The results of the study show that the coverage of TT immunization in pregnant women in this region is still low. Of the 35 respondents, as many as 10 people (28.57%) have received complete TT immunization, while 25 people (71.43%) have not received complete TT immunization. Factors such as knowledge, work, and husband support have a significant influence on TT immunization coverage. As many as 42.85% of pregnant women have good knowledge about TT immunization, but only 60% of them get immunized. Pregnant women who do not work have higher immunization coverage (42.86%) than working mothers. Husband's support is also an important factor, where 53.3% of mothers supported by their husbands receive TT immunization, while only 10% of mothers who do not receive husband's support receive immunization. This study concludes that the coverage of TT immunization for pregnant women in the working area of the Rambiha Sangkula Health Center still needs to be improved, especially by increasing maternal knowledge, providing support from husbands, and ensuring that pregnant women, especially those who work, have time to check their pregnancy and get immunized.