Peran Kader dalam Peningkatan Pengetahuan Ibu Hamil mengenai Penggunaan Obat yang Aman di Desa Karangnanas, Sokaraja

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During the pregnancy, a mother gets into problems that affect both the pregnancy and the birth process. Pregnant women appear discomfort as a result of these illness, which must be treated. Some medicines can pass the placenta and expose the fetus to risky pharmacological and teratogenic consequences. Through the focus group discussion (FGD) technique, the program intends to define drug usage in pregnant women and optimize the function of posyandu cadres as promoters in the health sector. Posyandu cadres who had previously been transferred with pharmacists educated each FGD group. The results of 45 respondents' knowledge levels showed that the majority were in the good group (n=27; 60%) and improved following education (n=43; 93%). The greater the growth in pregnant women's knowledge, the better for their future lives, because they will understand more about safe medication. Pregnant women's knowledge increased significantly after cadre education (p=0.047). Overall, the program was successful in enhancing pregnant women's knowledge of drug safety.