Title: Factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding in infant at the public health center of ile Bura
Mother’s milk is the best food for babies. Exclusive breastfeeding according to WHO is the best method of feeding babies. especially in the period from newborn to 6 months old without being supplemented by other additional foods. Based on literature review and previous research, the practice of exclusive breastfeeding is influenced by various factors, including, factors such as maternal age, employment, maternal knowledge, family support, support from health workers and IMD process. This research aims to analyze the factors of maternal age, employment, knowledge mother, family support, support from health workers and the IMD process for breastfeeding Exclusively for babies. Method: Observational quantitative analytical research with a cross sectional approach. The research was conducted in the Ilebura Community Health Center area, from August to September 2020 with a sample of breastfeeding mothers who have babies aged 6-12 months, with sampling is in the form of total sampling. The variables in this research consist of independent variables namely maternal age, maternal occupation, maternal knowledge, family support, support from health workers, and the IMD process. The dependent variable is exclusive breastfeeding. This research obtained 71 samples of breastfeeding mothers. The research results showed that the majority respondents (78.9%) who gave exclusive breastfeeding were aged 25-35 years, had a high level of good knowledge and not work. All respondents also received support from families and health workers, as well as the majority of respondents (85.9) who breastfed Exclusively undergoes the IMD process. Multivariate test results show factors the most significant is the IMD factor. Conclusion: This research shows that no there is a relationship between maternal age, maternal occupation, maternal knowledge and exclusive breastfeeding, and there is a relationship between the IMD process and exclusive breastfeeding. The most important factor The dominant influence on exclusive breastfeeding is the process of implementing Early Breastfeeding Initiation (IMD).
Secilia Serly Kebo, born in Larantuka 07 November 1982. In 2006 she graduated as a midwife and worked as a midwife in a very remote village. There were many shortcomings experienced while being a village midwife, namely electricity problems, internet networks and difficulties with public transportation. In 2009 she moved to work. a Community Health Center which is also still in a remote area. Working as a midwife at a Community Health Center, I experienced many things. I had to understand the culture and traditions of the community which presented many challenges in serving maternal and child health. In 2019 I continued my midwife education at Airlangga University, Surabaya and interested in continuing to serve the community, especially mothers and babies, with an approach to families and society. The approach taken is expected to support the health of mothers and babies. Many things that exist in society can be used as learning material to see the factors that influence each other on the development of maternal and child health. To achieve a good level of maternal and child health we need many factors that mutually support each other. I believe that by understanding all the supporting factors that exist we are able to create improvements and improve the status of public health.