THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EDUCATION LEVEL AND PREGNANT WOMEN'S KNOWLEDGE ABOUT SEXUAL RELATIONS DURING PREGNANCY AT THE MUARA AMAN VILLAGE HEALTH POST

Abstract

Background: Pregnancy is a time of significant physical and psychological changes. In addition to preparing for childbirth, couples must also adjust their lifestyles, including their sexual activity. Sexual intercourse during pregnancy is often a sensitive topic. As a result, many pregnant women have limited or even misinformed knowledge about the benefits and risks of sexual intercourse during pregnancy. One factor influencing a woman's level of knowledge about sexual activity during pregnancy is her level of education. Higher education is generally associated with a better ability to receive information and understand the risks and benefits scientifically. Objective: to determine the relationship between education level and pregnant women's knowledge about sexual relations during pregnancy. Method: This research is a quantitative study with a correlational and cross-sectional design. The number of respondents was 40, using a total sampling technique. Data analysis used the Fisher's Exact Test. Results: The test results obtained a p value of 0.003 <0.05, meaning that there is a significant relationship between the level of education and the level of knowledge of pregnant women about sexual relations during pregnancy. Conclusion: There is a relationship between education level and pregnant women's knowledge about sexual relations during pregnancy..