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Journal : Science Midwifery

Mother’s perseption and attitudes on exclusive breastfeeding among traditional market traders Ariani, Peny; Lipoeto, Nur Indrawaty; Chundrayetti, Eva; Malini, Hema
Science Midwifery Vol 12 No 6 (2025): February: Health Sciences and related fields
Publisher : Institute of Computer Science (IOCS)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/midwifery.v12i6.1803

Abstract

The benefits of breastfeeding for infants are well documented. One factor that contributes to suboptimal exclusive breastfeeding is the presence of working mothers. However, studies have revealed that employers tend to hold negative perceptions of breastfeeding, particularly for those working in the informal sector. The objective of this study was to examine the perspectives of mothers engaged in informal employment in North Sumatra and to identify the factors that influence their decision to exclusively breastfeed. A qualitative study was conducted with the participation of formal workers who were traders in traditional markets. In this study, mothers with children aged 0-2 years old who work as traders in traditional markets were recruited to participate in focus group discussions (FGDs) conducted in the local language which lasted between 45 and 60 minutes, were audio recorded and transcribed. The data were analyzed using a content analysis approach. The decision to exclusively breastfeed is influenced by a number of factors for mothers who work as traditional market traders. These can be grouped into three sub-themes: perceived benefits of breast milk and positive breastfeeding, support from family and friends, and misinformation related to breastfeeding behaviour and self-efficacy of breastfeeding mothers. Peer support for breastfeeding is a highly valuable study intervention. The health system and health workers facilitate the expansion of exclusive breastfeeding peer support. Highlight the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding across all socioeconomic groups and advocate for more conducive policies.
Co-Authors Adang Bachtiar Alprindo Sembiring Meliala Andayani Boang Manalu Andayani Boang Manalu Andayani Boang Manalu Andriani Andriani Angelika Terulin Angge Ayune Aderia Saragih Ariescha, Putri Ayu Yessy Aritonang, Silvia Bahar, Dinillah Salsabila BAKRI, TEDY KURNIAWAN Barus, Bunga Rimta Bella Agustria Bunga Rimta Barus Delmi Sulastri Delmi Sulastri Destin Stefani Waruwu Eka Sri Wahyuni Eka Sri Wahyuni Elisabeth Dame Manalu Elmina Tampubolon Elvida Sulistiani Eva Chundrayetti Fadilla Rasanty Felix Kasim Fitriani . GINTING, SELAMAT Gusti Revilla Hadi, Milvan Halawa, Kris Angelina Hardianti, Ema Hariati, Erni Hariaty, Erni Hema Malini, Hema Husna Sari Husna Sari Hutabarat, Vitrilina Ilvira Ulpa Ismail Insani, Septa Dwi Juli Fransiska Tumanggor Juni Vera Konsinur, Karmelya Amanda Krisna, Putri Kristin Natalia Kristin Natalia, Kristin Linta Meliala Linta Meliala Luhur Monalisa Mardiah Mardiah Marlen Sadrina Sitepu Mastary . Mayetti Mayetti Meliala, Linta Melisa Indriani Tarigan Mierza, Vriezka Monika Nina Ginting Nasution, Naimah Neherta, Meri Nerdy, Nerdy NINGSIH, INDAH SUCI Nur Indrawaty Lipoeto Nurhamidah Siregar Nurmala Sari Pasaribu, Sumihar M. R. Puji Lestari PUJI LESTARI Purba, Silvia Kartika Purba, Tetty Junita Purti Ayu Yessy Ariescha Putri Ayu Yessie Ariescha Putri Ayu Yessy Ariecha Putri Yessy Ariescha Raden Mohamad Herdian Bhakti Rani Mariana Rasninta Devi Ansela Ratna Sari Fitria Ria Novita Sari Rizki, Elda Naila Rusli, Kenvin Ruttama Hutauruk Sari Batubara, Hamidah Sari, Mediana Sari, Nur Mala Selamat Ginting Siagian, Nurul Aini Siahaan, Jekson Martiar Siregar, Agnes Rahel Brigitha Siregar, GF Gustina Sitepu, Marlen Sadrina Sitorus, Friska Ernita SKM, M.kes, Dr. Elmina Tampubolon Solin, Raju solin Raju Sori Muda Sarumpaet Sri Wahyuni, Rika Stefani Anastasia Sitepu Suriani Suriani Tedy Kurniawan Bakri Tetty Junita Purba Tifani Hadi Tri wahyuni Uswatun, Uswatun Vitrilina Hutabarar Vitrilina Hutabarat Vriezka Mierza Wilfa Muslimah Sihaloho Yuki Nia Nadia Nahdeak Yulia Fahmila