Determinants influencing the knowledge levels of pregnant women regarding the contents of the MCH Book

Introduction: Each day, nearly 800 women die due to pregnancy and childbirth complications. The MCH book is a strategy designed to empower communities, particularly families, to maintain health quality and access optimal healthcare services for mothers and children. To use the MCH book effectively, mothers need to understand its contents. This research aims to find out more about the factors that influence the level of knowledge of pregnant women about MCH books.

Method: This study is a literature review. The articles sourced from Google Scholar and selected articles based on certain inclusion criteria. The chosen articles highlight original research findings regarding the factors that influence the knowledge level of pregnant women about the contents of the MCH book. The articles were published between 2020-2024.

Result and Discussion: From the literature research, 9 articles met the inclusion criteria. A review of 9 articles indicates that several factors can influence the knowledge of pregnant women regarding the MCH book. The varying characteristics of each individual naturally lead to different levels of understanding.

Conclusion: Healthcare professionals play a crucial role in enhancing the knowledge of pregnant women about the contents of the MCH book. The characteristics of the pregnant women also influence their level of understanding.