Indonesian Journal of Health Science
Vol 6 No 2 (2026)

Family nursing care for infants in improving home-based infant care

Najwatul Syiffani (Universitas Syiah Kuala)
Yuni Arnita (Universitas Syiah Kuala)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 May 2026

Abstract

Infant growth and development require close attention from parents, as this stage is highly vulnerable to health problems, particularly those related to nutritional adequacy and disease. Inappropriate complementary feeding (MP-ASI) and incomplete basic immunization may negatively affect infants’ growth, development, and health status. This final scientific paper aimed to describe family nursing care for issues related to complementary feeding and incomplete basic immunization. Based on the assessment conducted on 18 December 2025, priority nursing diagnoses identified in the family were ineffective family health management related to inadequate understanding of complementary feeding and ineffective family health management related to immunization behavior. Nursing care planning was developed based on the five family health tasks. Interventions included health education on complementary feeding concepts, demonstration of balanced nutrition menus (four-star menu) on a plate, provision of daily four-star menu examples, and explanation of healthcare services for monitoring infant growth and development. In addition, education on the importance of complete immunization was provided, including management using flashcards and educational videos illustrating differences between immunized and non-immunized children, as well as demonstration of the management of adverse events following immunization (AEFI). Modifications were also implemented by providing a scheduled roster aligned with age-appropriate immunization schedules as a reminder. Evaluation results showed improvements in the family’s knowledge, attitudes, and motivation in meeting the infant’s health needs. This nursing care is expected to serve as a reference for community health center nurses in delivering health education to families to optimize infant health outcomes.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijhs

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Subject

Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health Veterinary

Description

Indonesian Journal of Health Science is a place for disseminating research results in the field of health, including, but not limited to topics of public health, environmental health, occupational health, pharmacy, nutrition, epidemiology, medical laboratories, physiotherapy, or other general ...