FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PEMBERIAN ASI EKSKLUSIF

Abstract

Background: Breast milk is the optimal source of nutrition for babies during the first six months of life. Data from the Amuntai Selatan Community Health Center shows that 52.2% of infants under six months of age were exclusively breastfed in 2024. This low exclusive breastfeeding rate is influenced by various factors, including age, knowledge, family support, and support from health workers. Objective: To find out the factors related to exclusive breastfeeding at the Amuntai Selatan Community Health Center. Methods: This study employed an analytical, observational, and cross-sectional approach. The sampling technique used purposive sampling with a sample size of 58 participants. Data analysis used the Chi-Square test. Results: A total of 34 infants (58.6%) received exclusive breastfeeding. A total of 41 mothers aged 20-35 years (70.7%) had good knowledge. A total of 41 mothers (70.7%) received family support. A total of 44 mothers (75.9%) received support from health workers. Conclusion: There was no correlations between age and exclusive breastfeeding (P=0.984). There was a correlations between between knowledge (P=0.023), family support (P=0.020), and health worker support (P=0.009) with exclusive breastfeeding. Community health centers are expected to monitor breastfeeding practices until they can be categorized as exclusive breastfeeding until the baby is 6 months old.