Praktek Menyusui Ibu Pekerja Pabrik dan Ibu Tidak Bekerja di Kecamatan Sukoharjo Kota Kabupaten Sukoharjo
Abstract: Breastfeeding is the
best nutrition in quantity and quality for optimally baby’s growth. A Cross
sectional study combaining quatitative and qualitative approaches was conducted
at Sukoharjo Kota subdistrict. The objective of this study is to investigate exclusive
breast feeding practices among female factory workers and housewives and to
explore internal and external factors influencing exclusive breast feeding
practices among female factory workers. The study shows that only 9.5 % infant
were exclusively breastfeeded among female factory workers, and statistical
difference was found as compared to housewives. Among the workers, level of
education had a significant relationship with exclusive breast feeding pattern.
Factory policy does not consistenly support exclusive breast feeding practices,
despite the fact that this policy may effect exclusive breast feeding practices
if it is supported means of transportation and short distance to the workers
houses. In addition, health personal indirectly encourages mothers to use milk
formula
Keyword: Exclusive breast
feeding practice – female factory workers – Cross sectional study – qualitative
study
Penulis: Agus Sartono
Kode Jurnal: jpkesmasdd130073
