Overview of the Level of Knowledge of Pregnant Women About Antenatal Care in the Working Area of the Sititio Health Center.

This study aims to describe the level of knowledge of pregnant women regarding antenatal care (ANC) services in the Sitiotio Health Center working area, Samosir Regency. ANC is an essential health service for pregnant women to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates, which is one of the global targets within the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This research employs a descriptive design with a cross-sectional approach, involving 50 respondents selected through total sampling techniques. Data collection was conducted using a questionnaire, and data analysis was performed univariately using SPSS. The study results show that 27 pregnant women (54%) have sufficient knowledge, 13 women (26%) have inadequate knowledge, and 10 women (20%) possess good knowledge. Good knowledge regarding ANC is crucial to improving maternal and infant health and reducing morbidity and mortality rates. This study provides recommendations to enhance health education for pregnant women to strengthen their understanding of ANC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]