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Relationship of Breastfeeding on Infant Development in Surakarta sari, Ropita; Fatsena, Rizka Adela; Parwatiningsih, Sri Anggarini; Megasari, Anis Laela; Kartikasari, M. Nur Dewi; Yunita, Fresthy Astrika; Hardiningsih, Hardiningsih; Hutomo, Cahyaning Setyo
Journal of Maternal and Child Health Vol. 8 No. 5 (2023)
Publisher : Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26911/thejmch.2023.08.05.10

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Background: Breast milk is the healthiest diet for newborns since it has the best immune system of any food, has a wealth of advantages, and contains the right combination and amount of nutrients to promote an infant's growth and development, especially between the ages of 0 and 6 months. This study aimed to determine the impact of breastfeeding on infant’s development in Surakarta. Subjects and Method: This was a retrospective cross-sectional study conducted at Community Health Centre in Surakarta, Central Java on March to August 2020. A total sample of 56 infants were selected for this study. The dependent variable was infant development. The independent variable was exclusive breastfeeding. The data collected by questionnaire. The data were analyzed by Chi-Square. Results: Infants who are exclusive breastfeeding have a 25.50 times chance of developing better com­par­ed to infants who are not exclusive breast­feeding, and this is statistically significant (OR= 25.50; 95% CI= 1.14 to 572.30; p <0.001). Infant with exclusive breast­feeding had a better commu­nication and social interaction at 6 months, and better cognition, communication, and social interaction at 12 months. Conclusion: The development of infants' psychological, linguistic, fine motor, and gross motor skills can be improved by exclusive breastfeeding. Keywords: breastfeeding, development, infants. Correspondence: Ropitasari. D-3 Midwifery Study Program of Vocational School, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java.  Phone: 082220023585. Email : ropita.uns@gmail.com
Factors Influencing Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices In Rural Indonesia: Evidence From Lampung Province Ningrum, Allania Hanung Putri Sekar; Kartikasari, M. Nur Dewi; Sulistiani, Ardiani
Women, Midwives and Midwifery Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): Women, Midwives and Midwifery journal
Publisher : Asosiasi Pendidikan Kebidanan Indonesia (AIPKIND)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36749/wmm.5.3.81-92.2025

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Background: Breast milk is an ideal food for babies. Breast milk has benefits not only for the baby but also for the mother and the environment. However, the exclusive breastfeeding rate in Indonesia and the world is still low. Purpose: This study aims to find the factors that cause low exclusive breastfeeding in rural areas in Indonesia. Methods: this study is quantitative research with a cross-sectional approach. The sample involved in this study was 164 mothers who had children aged 0-6 months in 6 villages. The analysis used in this study is bivariate and multivariate. Results: There was no statistically significant association between mothers' work and exclusive breastfeeding in rural areas. The mother's age and parity are also unrelated to exclusive breastfeeding. Income, education, infant age, first breastfeeding opportunities, delivery methods, and delivery aides contributed 20.1% to exclusive breastfeeding of infants aged 0-6 months in rural areas. Conclusion: This study is useful to find out the factors related to exclusive breastfeeding in rural areas in Lampung.