Correlation between employment status and income level of mothers with exclusive breastfeeding
1 Medical Professional Education Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
2 Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
3 Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga/Dr.Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(01), 593–599
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.1.3063
Publication history:
Received on 19 August 2024; revised on 02 October 2024; accepted on 04 October 2024
Abstract:
Introduction: Ideally, breastfeeding should begin within one hour of birth and continue for the first six months of life. The percentage of female workers in Indonesia increases year after year, and the country already has an exclusive breastfeeding policy. However, exclusive breastfeeding coverage remains relatively low. The mother's role in exclusive breastfeeding can be influenced by a number of factors. The study aims to determine the correlation between exclusive breastfeeding with employment status and the income level of mothers in Tambak Wedi Public Health Centre in Surabaya.
Methods: Observational analysis with cross-sectional approach. The research population is in the area of Tambak Wedi Public Health Centre Surabaya. It Covers 114 mothers with babies aged 6-12 months old obtain from a non-probability sampling technique. Variables included exclusive breastfeeding status, employment status, and income level. The research instrument was a questionnaire and was analyzed using chi-square with a significant degree of < a 0,05.
Results: Of 114 mothers, 84 mothers provide exclusive breastfeeding, and 30 mothers not exclusively breastfeeding their babies. The analysis showed there is a correlation between employment status (p-value= 0,00) and income level (p-value= 0,00) of mothers with exclusive breastfeeding.
Conclusion: The mother’s employment status and income level positively affect exclusive breastfeeding practice in Tambak Wedi Public Health Centre Surabaya.
Keywords:
Exclusive breastfeeding; Breastfeeding factors; Employment status; Income level
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