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THE RELATIONSHIP OF KNOWLEDGE AND MOTHER'S ATTITUDES IN CARRYING OUT BABY SPA FOR BABIES AGED 6-12 MONTHS AT PMB SITI HAJAR MEDAN 2025 Intan Sari; Kristina Natalia br Naibaho; Ledyta Roulina Sihombing; Martha Samosir; Debi Novita Siregar
MEDALION JOURNAL: Medical Research, Nursing, Health and Midwife Participation Vol. 6 No. 4 (2025): December
Publisher : PT. Radja Intercontinental Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59733/medalion.v6i4.240

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Background:Baby SPA is a form of stimulation that supports infant growth and development. However, many mothers lack sufficient understanding of its benefits and procedures. Educational initiatives are necessary to enhance maternal understanding and promote a constructive attitude. Objective: To explore the relationship between mothers' level of knowledge and their attitudes in conducting Baby SPA for infants aged 6–12 months at PMB Siti Hajar Medan in 2025. Methods: The study adopted a quantitative method with a cross-sectional design. A total of 30 mothers participated, selected through total sampling. Data were gathered using questionnaires and examined through the Chi-Square test with a 0.05 level of significance. Results: The results indicated that 56.7% of the respondents had a strong understanding and demonstrated supportive attitudes toward Baby SPA. A statistically significant and moderately strong positive relationship was identified between knowledge and attitude (p = 0.005; r = 0.531). Conclusion: Mothers with better knowledge tend to show more favorable attitudes toward Baby SPA. Continuous health education is essential to ensure proper and safe implementation of Baby SPA practices.
Co-Authors AMINAH Angelina, Clarita Anggreani, Vita Asma, Siti Atikah Uzri Aulya Pretty Aryanda Ayu Lestari Tarigan Ayu Selpi Manalu Azza Ardani Barus, Helpinta Butet Oxtaviana Purba Dakhi, Erny Susanty Dewi Sartika DEWI SARTIKA Diana Teresia Dina Riani Saragih Donna, Grace All Elis Anggeria Ellis Endang Purwasih Elsa Nurcahya Endang Nurul Aini Ester Juniati Halawa Eva Latifah Nurhayati Eva Natalin Pasaribu Evi Nurlija Silaban Fadmawati Ndururu Fahni, Fahni Feby Maidea Indah Astari Feniria Zega Fitri Handayani Gea, Jernihati Gracetika Jeny Chlaudya Simanjuntak Gulo, Yeni Hesnika Gultom, Mona Vebiyanti Hanisah Sopiah Hasibuan Harauly Lady Lusiana Manalu Harlina Harlina Hasibuan, Eri Hartati Hasniati, Hasniati Hasriati Hasriati, Hasriati Hayati Hayati Herawati Herlinawati Manao Hia, Regina Midar Hati Hidayat, Maharani Hulu, Nente Sugianti Hutabarat, Ermita Lando Ika Erniati Ika Lestari Siregar Imtihani Indri Elfi Yunita Indriyani, Suci Insyirah Br Harahap Intan Mandira Intan Sari Ira Yani Estuti Irawati Manurung Irawati Pasaribu Irma Yunita Siregar Isnin Mariana Janiati, Sri Jesica Claudia BR Sihombing Jevi Wahyuni Johana Saida Tiurma Tinambunan Julia Julia In Glori Gulo Julida Sari Juria, Ainun Khairani Sari Khoiri Amni Siregar Kiki Purnama Sanjani Sitanggang Kristina Natalia br Naibaho Kusniati Nova Nainggolan Lailatul Ikmah Marpaung Laoli, Nofika Kristiani Lase, Erni Yanti Lase, Hidawati Ledyta Roulina Sihombing Leli Mitra Niat Laia Lelli Kristia Wahyuningsih Lensawati Mendrofa Lia Mauliar Sapitri Liana Lidia Siregar Lisa Tri Ananda Purba* Loi, Helismawati Marniwati Lafau Martauli Pane Martha Samosir Mauliza, Sri Mayasari, Hartini Meiliana Meiliana Morina Sinaga Munthe, Nency Sunarti Nasution, Siti Aminah Natasya, Ami Nova Friska Tamba Nurlita, Ira Octavia Rezki Putri R Oktaviani, Emma Pane, Martauli Pasaribu, Debora Afriyani br. Pasaribu, Ena Mardiana Pasaribu, Renti Magdalena Br Patimah Sari Siregar Pintaken Sembiring Pandia Pohan, Chairun Nisa Primawaty Dwi Rijsubo rahayu, evi lina Rahmi, Sabna Rina Yanti Siagian Ruth Sarah Junita Saragih Santalia Simatupang Saputri , Rara Meilani Saragih, Elv. Feedia Mona Sari, Youlanda Andrya Sarumaha, Sri Hayati Sasmartih, Rati Siagian, Esmi Astasya Br Silangit, Nikita Novelia Simanjuntak, Lusi Tania Simatupang, Helmalia Alnesa Sinaga, Rugun Patricia Sinulingga, Esteria Latersia Br Sinurat, Silvia Yosefa Siregar, Ruth Pinkkan Nick Br Sitepu, Nika Ayu Adelia Br Siti Nurhayati Sitinjak , Regina Sitinjak, Hasnah Sri Ningsih SRI RAHAYU Sri Wahyuni Sri Wulandari Subang Aini Nasution Suharningsih Suharningsih Suliasni, Natasya Putri Sunarti Swari, Suci Indah Tambunan, Rahel Titin Sundari Nazara Wati, Mimi Midya Winda Sri Wahyuni Windi Fadila Windri Mutiara Matondang Wira Putri Ros Hatuti Batee Wulandari Ayu Ningsih Wulandari, Sindi Yanti Yanti Yukita Sari Irawanti Lubis Yuliza Yuliza Yuniwasti Lase Yuslinda Yuslinda Yusnita Sari Siagian Zahra, Raudha Zai, Erwida Zaluchu, Fredlina Agustin Zendrato, Riska Liberta