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Ardhita Listya Fitriani
Departemen Obstetri Nifas, Program Studi Kebidanan, Fakultas Ilmu Keperawatan dan Kesehatan, Universitas Karya Husada, Semarang, Indonesia
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The effect of infant massage on weight gain and length growth in infant Putri Rahma Dini; Ardhita Listya Fitriani; Erlina Marta Da Conceicao Cabral
Journal of Biomedical Sciences and Health Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Karya Husada Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34310/jbsh.v2.i2.229

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Background: The growth of toddlers is greatly influenced by the development that occurs during infancy. Suboptimal increases in weight and length during this period can affect growth and development in later stages. Aim: This study aims to evaluate the effect of infant massage on the increase in infants’ weight and length. Method: This study used a quantitative pre-experimental design with a One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. The population consisted of all infants aged 6-7 months, totaling 20 individuals, and the sample was drawn using total sampling. Data were analyzed using a paired t-test for weight and a Wilcoxon test for length. Results: Before the massage intervention, the average body weight of the infants was 7,457.5 grams and the average body length was 65.4 cm. After the intervention, the average body weight increased to 7,875 grams and the average body length increased to 69.15 cm. Infant massage had a significant effect on the increase in body weight (p=0.000) and body length (p=0.000). Conclusion: Infant massage significantly increases body weight and body length in infants aged 6-7 months. Health centers, hospitals, and clinics are recommended to develop educational programs on the benefits of infant massage, including training on proper massage techniques.
Co-Authors Erlina Marta Da Conceicao Cabral Putri Rahma Dini