Overview of the level of knowledge of pregnant women with the utilization of MCH Books in Indonesia: A literature Review

The Maternal and Child Health Handbook (MCH), as stipulated in the Decree of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia No. 284 of 2004, serves as a tool for the early detection of maternal and child health issues. It is also a communication and educational tool that provides essential information for mothers, families, and communities about maternal and child health services, including referrals, and the standard package of MCH services, nutrition, immunization, and child development [1]. The general benefit of the MCH Handbook is that it provides mothers and children with a comprehensive health record [2]. The research aimed to describe the knowledge levels of pregnant women in utilizing the MCH Handbook in Indonesia. The method employed in this study was a comprehensive literature review. The findings were based on 10 articles published within the last 10 years. The results indicated that seven studies reported pregnant women effectively utilizing the MCH Handbook, while three studies indicated the contrary. A recommendation for pregnant women is to enhance their awareness and habit of reading to fully understand the benefits contained in the MCH Handbook.