Hubungan Frekuensi Antenatal Care terhadap Tingkat Kecemasan Ibu Hamil Trimester III di Puskesmas Tamalanrea Jaya Tahun 2023

Antenatal care (ANC) is a crucial measure for monitoring the health of mothers and fetuses and for the early detection of pregnancy risks. The third trimester of pregnancy can also cause anxiety as childbirth approaches, which may potentially affect the labor process. This study aims to determine the relationship between the frequency of antenatal care and the level of anxiety among pregnant women in their third trimester at the Tamalanrea Jaya Community Health Center in 2024. This study employed a quantitative, analytical, observational method using a cross-sectional approach. The study sample consisted of 134 respondents selected using total sampling. Data were collected using the Pregnancy-Related Anxiety Questionnaire-Revised 2 (PRAQ-R2) and ANC visit records. Data analysis was performed using the chi-square test. The results showed that 96 respondents (71.6%) had an appropriate frequency of ANC visits, while 38 respondents (28.4%) did not. The most common anxiety level was mild, reported by 76 respondents (56.7%), followed by moderate in 55 respondents (41.0%) and severe in 3 respondents (2.2%). The Chi-Square test results showed p=0.023 (p<0.05), indicating a significant association between the frequency of antenatal care and the level of anxiety among pregnant women in the third trimester. Regular attendance at ANC visits is crucial for supporting pregnancy monitoring and the mother’s psychological readiness leading up to delivery.