FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE MOTHERS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS IN PROVIDING EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING TO INFANTS AGED 0-6 MONTHS

Abstract

Breast milk (ASI) is water produced by humans for consumption by babies and the main source of nutrition in meeting the baby's nutritional needs. Breastfeeding should be started early and is the only method used for babies. Breastfeeding helps defend the body against disease because breast milk contains antibodies. Decree of the Minister of Health Number 450/MenKes/SK/IV/2004 issued by the Ministry of Health stipulates that health workers must inform newlyweds that they are able to provide exclusive breastfeeding. The purpose of this study was to determine the Factors that Influence Exclusive Breastfeeding Mothers Diabetes melitus for Ages 0-6 Months. This type of research uses cross-sectional methodology and is analytical and observational. The sampling technique used is non-probability sampling with the Accidental Sampling approach and the number of samples is 52 respondents. Data collection through questionnaires. The results of the study showed that 40 respondents (76.92%) who provided exclusive breastfeeding were 22 respondents (48.8%) mothers with good knowledge who provided exclusive breastfeeding with a p-value of 0.000 with an OR (Odds Ratio) of 12.833, meaning that mothers Diabetes melitus with good knowledge have a 12.833 times greater chance of providing exclusive breastfeeding than mothers with less knowledge. While the relationship between maternal Diabetes melitus attitudes and the provision of exclusive breastfeeding obtained p-value 0.002, with OR (Odds Ratio) 2.429 means that mothers who have a Positive Attitude have a 2.429 times chance of giving exclusive breastfeeding compared to mothers who have a negative attitude. Health workers need to improve mothers' understanding of exclusive breastfeeding and their support, and families in an effort to increase exclusive breastfeeding need to follow the socialization of health workers and actively seek information about exclusive breastfeeding. Mothers Diabetes melitus who have babies aged 0-6 months need to improve their knowledge and attitudes about exclusive breastfeeding.