Analysis of the implementation of pregnancy-related health care services through the continuum of care approach in puskesmas Bukittinggi City

Maternal mortality was related to 303, 000 complications in pregnancy and childbirth in 2015. In the City of Bukittinggi, the number of maternal deaths in that year was three people. For 2016 to reduce the mortality rate, the WHO and other organisations in various countries advocate for the Continuum of Care program, which provides care in a sustainable and integrated manner.

This research study was qualitative with a phenomenological approach. This research was carried out in the working area of ​​the Bukittinggi City Health Office with the study time being July-October 2017. The data was obtained from in-depth interviews with two kinds of informants, namely key informants and supporting informants. This interview was conducted semi-structurally (semi-structured interviews). The data analysis used the Collaizi method.

The results of the input, processing and output research showed that the Continuum Of Care program for pregnant women and postpartum mothers in the Bukittinggi city health centre was well-implemented because it was supported by the performance of the health workers and supported by the government. It was concluded that the Continuum of Care program at the city health centre of Bukittinggi was well-implemented.