2023, Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part A

Background: High-risk pregnancy can have a negative impact on pregnant women and their babies. Based on the Indonesian Health Profile (2020), the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) in Indonesia is very high, most of which is caused by high risk events during pregnancy such as bleeding and hypertension. Knowledge is one of the supports in behavior during pregnancy.

Objective: This research aims to determine the effectiveness of using the High Risk Detection Card on pregnant women's knowledge about high risk pregnancy.

Method: Quantitative research using pre-experimental research methods, research design using One Group Pretest Posttest Design, data analysis using the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test. The research was conducted in the Working Area of the Kayen Public Health Center, Pati Regency, with a total sample of 27 pregnant womens.

Results: The results showed that 26 respondents experienced an increase in knowledge from moderate to good (p value = 0.000).

Conclusion: The use of the High Risk Detection Card is significantly effective in increasing pregnant women's knowledge about high risk pregnancies in the Kayen Community Health Center Working Area, Pati Regency.