<![CDATA[In Indonesia in 2022, exclusive breastfeeding coverage was recorded at 67.96%. This figure is still far from the National breastfeeding coverage target of 80%. One of the causes of the low coverage of exclusive breastfeeding is the lack of knowledge of mothers regarding the good breastfeeding process and the selfefficacy of breastfeeding mothers. The purpose of this study was to determine the description of the knowledge and self-efficacy of breastfeeding mothers in providing exclusive breastfeeding in the Parigi Health Center work area. This study used a quantitative descriptive method with a cross-sectional approach. The population in this study were all breastfeeding mothers totaling 123 people for infants aged 0-6 months in the Parigi Health Center Work Area. The research sample was taken using a total sampling technique of 123 people. Data collection used a questionnaire on maternal breastfeeding knowledge and Breastfeeding Self Efficacy-Short Form (BSE-SF). Data were analyzed univariately using the mean/median formula and the data were presented in a frequency distribution table. The results showed that some mothers had a sufficient level of knowledge (61%) regarding exclusive breastfeeding. In addition, the level of self-efficacy of breastfeeding mothers is also in the high category (50.4%). It can be concluded that knowledge and self-efficacy can increase the success rate of exclusive breastfeeding. For nursing staff, especially community nurses and pediatric nurses, to be more proactive in providing structured education about the importance of exclusive breastfeeding.]]>
