Analysis Of Exclusive Breastfeeding In Maros Regency, South Sulawesi In 2021 (Case Study Of Mandai Puskemas And Marusu Puskemas)

Abstract

Exclusive breastfeeding is breastfeeding since the baby is 0-6 months old without providing additional food. The
increase in exclusive breastfeeding in the work area of the Mandai Health Center and the Marusu Health Center in
Maros Regency cannot be separated from the driving and inhibiting factors for exclusive breastfeeding. This study
aims to analyze the driving factors and inhibiting factors of exclusive breastfeeding in the work area of the Mandai
Health Center and in the Marusu Health Center work area. This research is a qualitative research with a case study
approach. Data were obtained by in-depth interviews with 24 informants consisting of 10 mothers with babies as key
informants, 1 Puskesmas midwife as supporting informants, and 1 husband or parents as additional informants in the
Mandai Health Center work area. As well as 10 mothers who have babies as key informants, 1 Puskesmas midwife as
supporting informants, and 1 husband or parents as additional informants in the working area of Marusu Health
Center. The data are classified according to the dimensions of the study and made in the form of a matrix to facilitate
the interpretation of the data. The results showed that knowledge, family support and health service support were the
driving factors for exclusive breastfeeding and the inhibiting factors for exclusive breastfeeding were maternal health
conditions and advertisements for formula milk in the work area of the Mandai Health Center and the Marusu Health
Center work area. This study concludes that exclusive breastfeeding is largely determined by how much the
supporting and inhibiting forces are. It is recommended for health workers to increase socialization and counseling to
pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers.