OPTIMALISASI PENGETAHUAN IBU HAMIL TENTANG PENCEGAHAN COVID-19 SELAMA MASA PANDEMI DI PUSKESMAS LAO, KABUPATEN MANGGARAI PROVINSI NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR

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COVID-19 is one of the most dangerous outbreaks and can cause death. Pregnant women are listed as one of the vulnerable groups at risk of being infected with COVID-19 because of physiological changes during pregnancy that cause a partial decrease in immunity. This activity was carried out at the Lao Health Center. The number of participants is 21 pregnant women. This activity aims to increase the knowledge of pregnant women about preventing COVID-19 during pregnancy. The method of activity is to provide counseling, demonstration and discussion with the participants. Knowledge of pregnant women is assessed through the results of filling out questionnaires filled out by participants before and after the activity and the results of questions and answers at the end of the activity. Knowledge of pregnant women after participating in this activity is reported to have increased. It is hoped that this increase in knowledge, pregnant women can have good attitudes and behaviors to maintain their health during pregnancy to avoid COVID-19.