<![CDATA[Low Birth Weight (LBW) is one of the main factors contributing to the increased infant mortality rate (IMR) in Indonesia. According to data from the Batam City Health Office in 2024, the highest incidence of LBW was found in the working area of Galang Health Center at 11.6%. A preliminary study at Harapan Bunda Hospital Batam showed that LBW cases reached 11.54% of total births. Providing Tactile-Kinesthetic Massage Stimulation is an alternative to incubator and serves as a method to promote weight gain in infants.This study aimed to determine the effect of tactile-kinesthetic massage stimulation on the weight gain of LBW infants at Harapan Bunda Hospital Batam. This quantitative study employed an experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach. The sample consisted of 16 LBW infants. The instrument used was an observation sheet, and data analysis was performed using the paired t-test for weight variables and Cohen’s d formula to determine the effect size. Data analysis showed an increase in the weight of LBW infants after receiving tactile-kinesthetic massage stimulation. Statistical tests indicated a p-value of 0.000 (α < 0.05) and a Cohen’s d of 3.948, categorized as a large effect size. This indicates a significant effect of tactile-kinesthetic massage stimulation on increasing the weight of LBW infants. Tactile-kinesthetic massage stimulation was proven to be an effective non-pharmacological alternative to increase the weight of infants with low birth weight.]]>
