Factors related to exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in the City of Palu Central Sulawesi Indonesia

Fitrasyah Siti Ika, . and Dewi Nikmah Utami, . and Bohari, . and Oktaviani Via, . and Rahman Nurdin, . and Rifai Mohammad, . Factors related to exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in the City of Palu Central Sulawesi Indonesia. pp. 175-189. ISSN 1394-035X

The rate of exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia is still low. In Palu City Central Sulawesi exclusive breastfeeding practice in 2014 was only 59.7 which was far below the national target of 80. This study aimed to assess modifiable potential factors that can promote exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in Palu City. Methods: A total of 80 mothers with a child over the age of 6-24 months attending the Bulili Health Center were recruited into the study using convenience sampling. For purposes of the study potential factors identified for assessment using a standardised questionnaire were knowledge attitude practice socio-culture formula milk exposure to commercials and support from health professionals and family. Bivariate and logistic regression analyses were applied. Results: Young mothers aged 20-35 years made up more than half the sample (57.5). In terms of education 42.5 had graduated from junior high school. Almost two-thirds (63.75) of the mothers were housewives. Only 26.2 of the subjects practised exclusive breastfeeding. The factors related to exclusive breastfeeding (p0.05) were attitude practice socio-culture factors such as religion culture and influence of community and formula milk and exposure to commercials. Multivariate analysis indicated that only practice (p0.000) socio-culture (p0.002) and exposure to formula milk commercials (p0.000) were significantly associated with exclusive breastfeeding. Conclusion: The main modifiable factors that lead to exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in Palu are socio-culture followed by practice and formula milk commercials. Besides promotion of cultural aspects a definite policy on infant formula commercials is needed to support exclusive breastfeeding.

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Abstract

The rate of exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia is still low. In Palu City Central Sulawesi exclusive breastfeeding practice in 2014 was only 59.7 which was far below the national target of 80. This study aimed to assess modifiable potential factors that can promote exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in Palu City. Methods: A total of 80 mothers with a child over the age of 6-24 months attending the Bulili Health Center were recruited into the study using convenience sampling. For purposes of the study potential factors identified for assessment using a standardised questionnaire were knowledge attitude practice socio-culture formula milk exposure to commercials and support from health professionals and family. Bivariate and logistic regression analyses were applied. Results: Young mothers aged 20-35 years made up more than half the sample (57.5). In terms of education 42.5 had graduated from junior high school. Almost two-thirds (63.75) of the mothers were housewives. Only 26.2 of the subjects practised exclusive breastfeeding. The factors related to exclusive breastfeeding (p0.05) were attitude practice socio-culture factors such as religion culture and influence of community and formula milk and exposure to commercials. Multivariate analysis indicated that only practice (p0.000) socio-culture (p0.002) and exposure to formula milk commercials (p0.000) were significantly associated with exclusive breastfeeding. Conclusion: The main modifiable factors that lead to exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in Palu are socio-culture followed by practice and formula milk commercials. Besides promotion of cultural aspects a definite policy on infant formula commercials is needed to support exclusive breastfeeding.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Breast feeding
AGROVOC Term:	Attitudes
AGROVOC Term:	Education
AGROVOC Term:	Health
AGROVOC Term:	Sampling
AGROVOC Term:	Interviews
AGROVOC Term:	Questionnaires
AGROVOC Term:	Data collection
AGROVOC Term:	Infant feeding
AGROVOC Term:	Infants
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:53
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/7741

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