Journal of Midwifery
Vol 6, No 1 (2021): Published on June 2021

Influence of Breastfeeding Support Group (KP-ASI) on the success of exclusive breastfeeding in the Molingkapoto Community Health Center

Dwi nur octaviani (Health Science faculty, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Sugianto Sugianto (Health Science faculty, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Masmuni Wahda Aisya (Health Science faculty, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)
Nurhayati Mahmud (Health Science faculty, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Jul 2021

Abstract

Exclusive breastfeeding is giving only breast milk without giving other food and drinks to babies from birth to 6 months of age, except for drugs and vitamins. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of breastfeeding support groups (KP-ASI) on the success of exclusive breastfeeding. The research method used is quantitative descriptive analytic which is cross sectional. The independent variable is the breastfeeding support group (KP-ASI), while the dependent variable is the success of exclusive breastfeeding. Case samples are mothers who have babies aged 6-24 months. The results of the study were based on the Chi-square statistical test, the results obtained were p = 0.001 (p <0.05), meaning that there was a significant relationship between breastfeeding support groups (KP-ASI) on the success of exclusive breastfeeding. Conclusion Breastfeeding Support Groups (KP-ASI) have a very big influence on the success of exclusive breastfeeding; most of who are assisted makes it to the exclusive breastfeeding stage.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jom

Publisher

Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Social Sciences

Description

The Journal of Midwifery (JoM) is a scientific periodical/journal maintained by Undergraduate Program of Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia. This journal provides a venue for the publication of research relevant to midwives, midwifery practice and education. It ...