The Maternal Mortality rates (MMR) and
Infant Mortality rates (IMR) in Indonesia are still very
high. This can be influenced by various factors. The MCH
Handbook functions as an information tool and health
screening for pregnant women, infants, and toddlers.
Currently, the utilization of the MCH Handbook for
pregnant women is still very low. considering that this
book influences the Knowledge and Attitudes of Pregnant
Women in improving their health status. The research
method used is qualitative, with an analytic descriptive
approach. The informants for this study consisted of
pregnant women, heads of the Health Center,
coordinators of the MCH Poly, Health Center midwives,
Practical Midwives, and Clinical Midwives. Data
collection through in-depth interviews, observation, and
document review. The analytical approach used is content
analysis. Qualitative data analysis using the help of Open
Code software. The knowledge of pregnant women in
using the MCH handbook regarding the contents,
functions, benefits, and activities is good, but the
understanding is still not correct. The attitude of
pregnant women in using the MCH handbook is still
lacking. It can be seen from the interest in reading and
the lack of understanding of the contents of the MCH
handbook. In addition, the role of health workers is still
lacking because they have not explained the functions and
contents of the MCH handbook. The knowledge of
pregnant women regarding the use of the MCH
handbook is good because pregnant women already
understand the contents, functions, benefits, and activities
of the MCH handbook. But they still don't understand
the meaning of the MCH handbook. The attitude of
pregnant women in utilizing the MCH handbook is still
lacking because they rarely read and use the MCH
handbook in an effort to prevent IMR and MMR. The
role of health workers in utilizing the MCH handbook is
still less visible than not conducting counseling regarding
the MCH handbook to pregnant women
