EFFECTIVENESS OF HUSBAND'S ASSISTANCE ON THE PROCESS OF LABOR PROGRESS AT TAMALANREA JAYA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, MAKASSAR

Abstract

Baground: Childbirth is the process of expelling the results of conception (fetus and placenta) that have reached term or can live outside the womb through the birth canal or through other means, with assistance (own strength) and is the peak point in terms of psychosocial and emotional aspects, where women experience stress, physical pain, and threats of danger that could occur. Objective: This study aims to determine the effectiveness of husband's assistance in the labor process at the Tamalanrea Jaya Health Center, Makassar. Method: The type and method of research used is an analytical survey with a cross-sectional approach. The study was conducted on June 18 - July 18, 2019. The sample referred to in this study were all mothers who gave birth at the Tamalanrea Jaya Health Center, Makassar. The sampling technique in this study was Accidental Sampling. Data collection was carried out by directly observing the mother giving birth and seeing the progress of her labor. Data analysis using the chi-square test with a = 0.05. Result: The results obtained from patients who were accompanied by their husbands, 19 people (63.33%) experienced a smooth delivery process and patients who were not accompanied by their husbands, 11 people (36.67%) mostly experienced an uneventful delivery. Bivariate analysis showed a p value = 0.000 which means p <a, meaning there is an influence between husband's assistance and smooth delivery. Conclusion: conclusion of this study is that there is a relationship between husband's assistance and smooth delivery. Husband's assistance is effective in helping smooth delivery. Delivery without assistance will increase the risk of uneven delivery.