Studi Pengetahuan Ibu Menyusui Tentang Kenaikan Berat Badan Bayi Usia 1-6 Bulan Di Puskesmas Sewon II

Abstract

Background: The problem of growth disorders is a problem that needs special attention. Lack of knowledge of breastfeeding mothers about weight gain will have a negative impact on the baby and will affect the mother's behavior in providing exclusive breastfeeding to her baby.

Objetive:  to determine the level of knowledge and know the source of knowledge of breastfeeding mothers about infant weight gain aged 1-6 months.

Method: This research is a quantitative descriptive study with a cross sectional approach. This research was conducted in May 2023 at the Sewon 2 Health Center. The population in this study were all breastfeeding mothers who had babies aged 1-6 months who came to the Sewon 2 Puskesmas during the immunization schedule. Sampling using purposive sampling with a sample size of 30 nursing mothers.

Result:  The results showed that 60% (18 respondents) had sufficient knowledge, 13.3% (4 respondents) had poor knowledge and only 26.7% (8 respondents) had good knowledge about infant weight gain. As many as 70% (21 respondents) get their source of knowledge from health workers and 26.7% (8 respondents) use the MCH book as a source of knowledge.

 Keywords: Baby Weight, Breastfeeding Mom, Knowledge