Waluya The International Science of Health Journal
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Waluya The International Science Of Health Journal

The Effect of Counseling with Leaflet Media and Simulations on Knowledge and Attitudes in Breastfeeding Mothers in the Working Area of the Tanggetada Health Center, Kolaka Regency

Sukmawati, Sukmawati (Unknown)
Tasnim, Tasnim (Unknown)
Rachman, Wa Ode Nova Noviyanti (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Mar 2025

Abstract

Introduction: Data on breastfeeding coverage in Indonesia in 2022 shows that the figure is only 67.96%, lower than the 2021 figure of 69.7%. This shows that more comprehensive assistance is needed to increase breastfeeding rates. This study aims to analyze the effect of counseling with leaflet media and simulations on knowledge and attitudes of breastfeeding mothers in the working area of the Tanggetada Health Center, Kolaka Regency. Method: This type of research is quasi experiment. The population of this study is 60 people with a sample of 30 people. Sample withdrawal uses cluster random sampling. Data collection uses questionnaires in the form of data on respondent identity, knowledge and attitudes. Data analysis using Mann Whitney test. Result: The results of the study obtained the knowledge variable (p-value = 0,012 < α (0,05) and attitude variables (p-value = 0,011 < α (0,05). Conclusion: There are differences between leaflet media groups and simulations on knowledge and attitudes of breastfeeding mothers in the working area of the Tanggetada Health Center, Kolaka Regency.

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wish

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Dentistry Education Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health Other

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The focus and scope of Waluya the International Science of Health Journal covers the development of public health science which consists of: Epidemiology, Environmental Health and Occupational Health, Health Administration and Policy, Health Promotion, Nutrition and Reproductive ...