EXHAUSTIVE NEED APPROACH IN EXPLORING PREGNANT WOMEN'S SPECIFIC INFORMATION NEEDS ON PALASIK MYTHS IN MINANGKABAU

Fadhila Nurul Husna  Zalmi; Nadiana  Razu; Arwendria Dahlan; Fadira Az-zahrai

doi:10.64757/alqanatir.2025.346/1305

Authors

Fadhila Nurul Husna Zalmi Lecturer
Nadiana Razu Lecturer
Arwendria Dahlan Lecturer
Fadira Az-zahrai Lecturer

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64757/alqanatir.2025.346/1305

Keywords:

Pregnant, Women, Minangkabau, Palasik, Myth

Abstract

This study adopts the Exhaustive Need Approach to deeply explore the information needs of pregnant women in Minangkabau regarding the Palasik myth. The approach focuses on the highly specific, detailed, and comprehensive (traditional knowledge) information needs related to pregnant women’s understanding of the characteristics, impact, and handling of the Palasik myth—a supernatural entity believed to pose a threat to the health of newborn babies in Minangkabau culture. The study aims to analyze how pregnant women search for, evaluate, and utilize information about this myth, as well as how they assess the accuracy of the information they receive. A qualitative descriptive approach was used, with data collection techniques including in-depth interviews and participatory observation in Nagari Parik, Koto Balingka District, West Pasaman Regency. The results show that the information needs of pregnant women consist of several dimensions: cognitive needs (knowledge about the myth and baby health), affective needs (feeling safe and confident), personal integration needs (the impact of information on personal behavior), social integration needs (communication with family and community), and imaginative needs (prevention and protection from the myth). Based on these findings, it is recommended that information providers, including midwives, health professionals, and librarians, develop detailed educational materials tailored to the local cultural context and facilitate ongoing communication with pregnant women about this issue.

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Author Biographies

Fadhila Nurul Husna Zalmi, Lecturer

Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Imam Bonjol Padang Sumatera Barat, Indonesia

Nadiana Razu, Lecturer

Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Imam Bonjol Padang Sumatera Barat, Indonesia

Arwendria Dahlan, Lecturer

Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Imam Bonjol Padang Sumatera Barat, Indonesia

Fadira Az-zahrai, Lecturer

Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Imam Bonjol Padang Sumatera Barat, Indonesia

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