Journal of Gender and Social Inclusion in Muslim Societies
Vol 7, No 1 (2026): Journal of Gender and Social Inclusion in Muslim Societies (JGSIMS)

PREDICTORS OF MIDWIFE PERFORMANCE IN LOW BIRTH WEIGHT PREVENTION: A MULTI-FACTORIAL ANALYSIS IN RURAL NIAS, INDONESIA

Buulolo, Eduard (Postgraduate Program in Public Health, Universitas Prima Indonesia, Medan, Indonesia)
Girsang, Ermi (Department of Public Health, Universitas Prima Indonesia, Medan, Indonesia and COE for Degenerative Disorders and Integrated Health, Universitas Prima Indonesia, Medan, Indonesia)
Nasution, Sri Lestari Ramadhani (Department of Public Health, Universitas Prima Indonesia, Medan, Indonesia and COE for Degenerative Disorders and Integrated Health, Universitas Prima Indonesia, Medan, Indonesia)
Ginting, Liani Br (Department of Public Health, Universitas Prima Indonesia, Medan, Indonesia and COE for Degenerative Disorders and Integrated Health, Universitas Prima Indonesia, Medan, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

Low Birth Weight (LBW) remains a significant public health issue in Indonesia, contributing to high neonatal mortality rates. This study aims to analyze the influence of tenure, supervision, compensation, and training on midwives’ performance in efforts to reduce the risk of LBW at Community Health Centers (Puskesmas) in Nias Regency. This study employed a cross-sectional design with an analytical approach. A total of 281 active midwives at Community Health Centers in Nias Regency were selected as the study sample through a questionnaire survey conducted from July to August 2025. Data were analyzed using the Chi-Square test and logistic regression to determine the most dominant factors. The results indicate that length of service, supervision, compensation, and training have a significant influence on midwives’ performance (p < 0.05). Among these four variables, compensation was identified as the most dominant factor influencing midwives’ performance in managing the risk of LBW. These findings underscore the importance of strengthening reward systems and managerial support to optimize the role of midwives on the front lines of maternal and child health care.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

psga

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Religion Humanities Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences Other

Description

Focus and Scope of JGSIMS: Study of Gender and Children in the Indonesian Context both from an Islamic perspective and gender study in general. Sub Themes Related to Gender and Children with the characteristics of crosscutting issues in various aspects such as Education, Law, Politics, Psychology, ...