ANALYSIS OF THE FACTORS RELATING TO THE GRANTING OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING AT DEMPO HEALTH CENTRES PALEMBANG AND SIMPANG TIMBANGAN HEALTH CENTRES OGAN ILIR 2012

Abstract

Background : Breast milk is the best and the perfect food for babies because it contains all the nutrients a baby needs and developments. Breast-feeding exclusively given to infants without any additional food until the baby is 6 months old. Exclusive breastfeeding is very beneficial for the baby's immune system, growth, and development. But many mothers are not exclusively breastfed.

Methods : This study uses cross sectional analytic approach, where samples in this study were mothers with babies aged 6-24 months with the sample of 106 respondents. Sampling was done using a simple method ramdom sampling. Computerized data processing system with univariate and bivariate analysis using chi-square test with the level of significance is 5%.

Result : These results indicate that coverage of exclusive breastfeeding in rural areas is higher than the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding in urban areas.

Conclusion : There is a significant association betwee, attitudes, number of children, Early Initiation of Breastfeeding, husband's support and the healthworker’s support on exclusive breast-feeding.

Keywords : Exclusive Breastfeeding, Early Initiation of Breastfeeding, Husband’s Support