Factors Influencing Nutritional Status on Pregnant Women during COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Background: Based on Riskesdas in 2013, it was found that the pregnant women aged 15-49 years who experienced CED (Chronic Energy Deficiency) in Indonesia was 24.2% and in Bali was 10.1%. During Covid-19 pandemic, the emergency response status and Large-Scale Social Restriction policy will have a significant impact in completing nutrition for pregnant women directly or indirectly. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors influencing nutritional status on pregnant women during Covid-19 pandemic. Method: This research employed analytical design with cross sectional approach. The data were collected by using non probability sampling technique. There were 35 respondents. The instrument for collecting data was questionnaire. Findings: The result of the research showed that 94.3% of pregnant women did not experience Chronic Energy Deficiency. There was significant correlation between education and nutritional status on pregnant women (p=0.014), income and nutritional status (p=0.047), Knowledge and nutritional status (p=0.017), family support and nutritional status (p=0.025), and social culture and nutritional status (p=0.017). Conclusion: There is significant correlation between education, income, knowledge, family support and nutritional status on pregnant women.