Persepsi dan Sikap ibu Hamil yang Menghadiri Antenatal Care Terhadap Infeksi Hepatitis B di Kepulauan Siompu Buton Selatan

This research aims to know the knowledge and attitude of pregnant mothers about hepatitis in Siompu District, South Buton District. The uses descriptive qualitative design using thematic analysis, A semi-structured one-on-one interview through a face-to-face at Siompu. interviews are recorded transcribed word by then analyzed thematically. total 5 women participated this study with response rate 93.7%, each lasted 20 40 minutes. Five categories were identified, while participant’s psychological experiences classified into five stages, namely (1) perception: presence anxiety; (2) attitudes: fears, doubts viruses; (3) transitional periods: complex diverse feelings; (4) adaptation period: self-adaptation assistance from external support; (5) reflection on life nature. results showed that perception infection is still less, very positive towards therapy immunization. So, it highly recommended raise awareness virus, ways transmission, possible treatment options.