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Journal : Babali Nursing Research

Enhancing Maternal Baby Massage Behavior in Makassar City through AH Baby Massage-Based Training Ayatullah Harun; Fatmawati Amir
Babali Nursing Research Vol 4 No 4 (2023): October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37363/bnr.2023.44319

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Introduction: Current baby massage interventions have been shown to be effective in boosting baby growth so it is important to socialize baby massage to improve parents behavior so that they can do baby massage independently. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of baby massage training based on the AH Baby Massage application to enhance mother's intentions, mother knowledge, mother attitude and mother skills doing baby massage. Methods: This research uses quantitative methods with the design of one group pretest – posttest. To a mother who has a baby of 35 mothers in the area of work practice Bidan Independent District Biringkanaya City of Makassar. Results: The results of the study were obtained, there were differences in the mother's intentions, the mother’s knowledge of her attitude and her skills in performing baby massages before and after the intervention of baby massage training based on the AH Baby Massage application with (p value < 0.05). Conclusion: The conclusion of the baby massage training based on the AH Baby Massage app has been shown to improve the mother's intentions, knowledge, attitude and skills of the mother doing baby massage so it requires the role of Puskesmas, health care and kader involvement in socializing baby massage.
The Effect of the SABA Program on Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Among Breastfeeding Mothers in Makassar Harun, Ayatullah; Ayu Wulandari, Ikrawanty; Dirmansyah Asela, Siti Aisyah Ochin; Nurhasia
Babali Nursing Research Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37363/bnr.2026.71536

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Introduction: Low breastfeeding self-efficacy (BSE) is one of the main barriers to successful exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life. The SABA (Sentuhan ASI Bahagia) program was developed as an integrated intervention to strengthen breastfeeding support through education on breastfeeding techniques and training in infant massage. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the SABA program on BSE, breastfeeding frequency, infant weight, and mothers’ knowledge and skills.Methods: A quasi-experimental pretest–posttest design was conducted with 40 mothers and their infants at the Panambungan Primary Health Center, Mariso District, Makassar City. The research instrument was developed by the researcher and tested for validity and reliability before use during the main data collection. Bivariate analysis was conducted to compare pre-test and post-test values for the variables infant massage knowledge, breastfeeding technique knowledge, infant massage skills, breastfeeding technique skills, breastfeeding self-efficacy (BSE), breastfeeding frequency, and infant weight after the SABA Program intervention.Results: BSE increased significantly after the intervention (p < 0.05). Breastfeeding frequency and infant weight also increased significantly (p < 0.05). In addition, mothers’ knowledge and skills in breastfeeding and infant massage improved significantly (p < 0.05).Conclusion: The SABA program is an effective integrated intervention to enhance BSE and improve breastfeeding outcomes, supporting its integration into breastfeeding support strategies in primary healthcare settings (Puskesmas).Top of Form