Description of the Knowledge and Attitudes of Pregnant Women Related to Prevention of Covid-19 Transmission

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by SARSCoV-2, which has a shape and behaviour similar to the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) virus. This disease has become a worldwide pandemic and causes acute respiratory tract disorders. Nationally, Indonesia is in the 19th highest position with total confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 49,578,590 cases and a death toll of 13.8 thousand cases. This research aims to determine the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women in preventing transmission of Covid-19 during pregnancy. The method used in this research is a quantitative method with a descriptive approach. The population in this study was 39 pregnant women who did not work or were housewives, with the majority having a high school education and an age range of 20 - 35 years who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data collection technique uses a questionnaire. The data analysis used in this research uses parametric statistics, and the scale used is based on interval and ratio measurements. Based on the results and discussion, the level of knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women regarding preventing the transmission of COVID-19 in Salatiga City is good.