Family’s Support and Exclusive Breastfeeding Experience During the Covid-19 Pandemic, in Palu: A Cross Sectional Study

  • Khairunnisaa Health Promotion Departement Of Public Health Faculty, Tadulako University
  • Nur Mila Sari Administration Policy Health Departement Of Public Health Faculty, Tadulako University
  • Rifka Haristantia Reproduction Health Departement Of Public Health Faculty, Tadulako University
  • Nur Azizah Azzahra Epidemiology Departement Of Public Health Faculty, Tadulako University
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56338/mppki.v7i11.6190
Keywords: Exclusive Breastfeeding, Pandemic, Family Support

Abstract

Introduction: Exclusive breastfeeding coverage in Bulili Health Center is only around 37,7%, very far from the target of SPM 80%. During the COVID-19 pandemic, quarantine situations, activity restrictions and other worst conditions were very difficult experiences and required family support.

Objective: The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between family support and exclusive breastfeeding behavior based on the experiences of breastfeeding mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Method: Cross sectional design, and self-administered online questionnaire on 111 mothers who have babies aged 6-24 months in working area of Bulili Health Center Palu City. The Research used univariate and bivariate analyzez.

Result: The results showed that exclusive breastfeeding mothers was 40,5%. Family support is related to exclusive breastfeeding. Emotional, assessment and informational support from family are supports related to exclusive breastfeeding

Conclusion: During the COVID-19 pandemic, family support cannot be ignored for the success of exclusive breastfeeding. Therefore, there is a need for cross-sector cooperation in implementing digital-based communication, information and education to collect informationsupport and movement in public education efforts regarding exclusive breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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2024-11-14
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Khairunnisaa, Nur Mila Sari, Rifka Haristantia, & Nur Azizah Azzahra. (2024). Family’s Support and Exclusive Breastfeeding Experience During the Covid-19 Pandemic, in Palu: A Cross Sectional Study. Media Publikasi Promosi Kesehatan Indonesia (MPPKI), 7(11), 2803-2809. https://doi.org/10.56338/mppki.v7i11.6190
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