DUKUNGAN PETUGAS KESEHATAN DALAM PRAKTEK PEMBERIAN ASI EKSKLUSIF DI DESA MEKAR KECAMATAN SOROPIA KABUPATEN KONAWE

Abstrak

Background: Breast milk (ASI) is the best food for babies because it contains the nutrients that babies need. Breast milk helps babies grow and be healthier and smarter. Purpose: To obtain information regarding the support of health workers in the practice of providing exclusive breastfeeding to breastfeeding mothers in Mekar Village, Soropia District, Konawe Regency. Method: This research is qualitative research using a phenomenological approach. The informants in this study were divided into two groups, namely key informants and ordinary informants, 5 key informants were breastfeeding mothers, one ordinary informant was a health worker (midwife). Data collection methods use in-depth interviews and observation. Results: This research shows that the public, especially breastfeeding mothers, still has minimal knowledge about exclusive breastfeeding. In the Mekar Village community, Soropia District, Konawe Regency, they still believe in the culture of giving additional food to newborn babies, apart from breast milk. That providing additional food other than breast milk will prevent the baby from getting sick and the baby will be healthy and strong, not easily get sick, and family support is still lacking for mothers who give exclusive breast milk. Meanwhile, health workers support exclusive breastfeeding. Conclusion: lack of knowledge of breastfeeding mothers regarding exclusive breastfeeding and the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, and lack of knowledge of mothers regarding the dangers of providing additional food other than breast milk before the baby is 6 months and over. Most breastfeeding mothers who receive less family support regarding breastfeeding exclusive. Health workers support exclusive breastfeeding.

Kata kunci

• Antecedents (triggers)
• Exclusive Breastfeeding
• Health Workers
• breastfeeding mothers