ESTD PERPUSTAKAAN UNTAD
ESTD PERPUSTAKAAN UNTAD
| JudulPERILAKU PEMBERIAN ASI EKSKLUSIF DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS BAOLAN KABUPATEN TOLITOLI |
| Nama: RENI NURSAFITRI |
| Tahun: 2021 |
| Abstrak Exclusive breastfeeding is one of the efforts to reduce infant morbidity and mortality. Exclusive breastfeeding coverage in Central Sulawesi Province from 57.7 % has decreased to 54.7% in 2019. The data obtained from the Baolan Public Health Center regarding the coverage of exclusive breastfeeding in 2019 was 40.3%, while the coverage target to be achieved was (80%). This research applied qualitative method with a case study approach. There were 17 informants taken by purposive sampling technique. The results show that the informants' knowledge of the definition of exclusive breastfeeding were the abbreviation of ASI, they already knew the benefits and how to increase breast milk supply and the practice of giving early weaning food. Informants experience problems in exclusive breastfeeding that affect the informant's attitude such as feeling uncomfortable while breastfeeding, breast milk has not been produced after giving birth, there is an assumption that formula is good for babies because it has the same benefits as exclusive breastfeeding and there is a belief that breastfeeding can cause sagging breasts. Formula ads seen from social media and television makes mothers interested in giving formula to babies. Mothers were supported by families to exclusive breastfeed the baby’s until 2 years old. Recommendations for the Baolan Public Health Center to increase public knowledge about the importance of exclusive breastfeeding furthermore, support from families and communities is essential in this matter. Keywords: Exclusive Breastfeeding, Knowledge, Attitude, Promotion of Formula Milk, Family Support |