Improving maternal mental health through digital-based social support

Authors

  • Evi Kurniasari Purwaningrum Faculty of Psychology, Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Samarinda https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1636-6344
  • Yoga Achmad Ramadhan Faculty of Psychology, Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Samarinda
  • Siti Khotimah Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Mulawarman https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3070-8216
  • Yunia Sherlyna Faculty of Psychology, Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Samarinda
  • Erdin Jhaya Saputra Faculty of Psychology, Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Samarinda
  • Shinta Rahmadina Agustin Faculty of Psychology, Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Samarinda
  • Nuryan Ayu Faculty of Psychology, Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Samarinda

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26905/abdimas.v9i4.14619

Keywords:

Community Health Post, Digital application, Mental health, Perinatal mother, Social-support

Abstract

Pregnant women are vulnerable to various mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and excessive stress. These conditions are often exacerbated by a lack of social support and negative stigma, which discourage pregnant women from seeking help. If left unaddressed, mental health problems can negatively impact both maternal and fetal health, including increased risks of pregnancy complications and developmental disorders in the fetus. To address these challenges, a digital-based program was developed to provide social support and enhance the mental health of pregnant women. This community service initiative also included mental health education and relaxation training to help maintain psychological well-being among pregnant women. The evaluation results showed significant improvements across all assessed aspects. The total score increased from 5.5 in the pretest to 8.0 in the posttest. Knowledge of mental health increased from 5.5 to 8.0, strategies for maintaining mental health improved from 5.2 to 8.2, and understanding how to seek help rose from 5.3 to 8.1. Additionally, knowledge of relaxation techniques increased from 5.1 to 8.3, while the ability to apply these techniques independently improved from 4.9 to 8.0. These findings demonstrate that the digital-based program is effective in helping pregnant women address mental health challenges and improve their psychological well-being.

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2024-11-30

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Purwaningrum, E. K., Ramadhan, Y. A., Khotimah, S., Sherlyna, Y., Saputra, E. J., Agustin, S. R., & Ayu, N. (2024). Improving maternal mental health through digital-based social support. Abdimas: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Universitas Merdeka Malang, 9(4), 820–831. https://doi.org/10.26905/abdimas.v9i4.14619

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Vol. 9 No. 4 (2024): November 2024

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