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The Relationship Between Health Literacy and Breastfeeding Patterns in Postpartum Mothers: Hubungan Health Literacy dengan Pola Menyusui pada Ibu Nifas

Hubungan Health Literacy dengan Pola Menyusui pada Ibu Nifas: The Relationship Between Health Literacy and Breastfeeding Patterns in Postpartum Mothers

Amerta Nutrition · Vol. 7 No. 1SP (2023) · pp. 12–16

DOI
10.20473/amnt.v7i1SP.2023.12-16
ISSN
2580-9776, 2580-1163
Published
2023-05-12
Publisher
Universitas Airlangga
Language
eng
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0

Abstract

English

Background: Breast milk is the best food for babies because it contains complete nutrients, hygienic, and safe. Breastfeeding cannot be separated from the pattern of breastfeeding applied. One of the factors that determine the application of breastfeeding patterns to the mother according to the needs of the baby is Health Literacy (HL). Objectives: This study aimed to determine the relationship between health literacy and breastfeeding patterns in postpartum mothers at Lavalette Hospital, Malang. Methods: The type of research used was a cross sectional study. The research population was all postpartum mothers. The sampling technique used was quota sampling, with 30 respondents. Data was collected using the Short-Form Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLS-SF-12Q) and breastfeeding pattern questionnaires. The data was then analyzed using the Spearman-Rank test (α <0.05). Results: The study found that most respondents had HL (56.7%) and breastfeeding patterns (56.7%) in the good category. Based on the statistical test obtained p value = 0.012, there was a significant relationship between HL and breastfeeding patterns in postpartum mothers. The correlation coefficient value was obtained at 0.455, indicating that the strength of the relationship was moderate. Conclusions: By having a good HL, mothers can apply the right breastfeeding patterns, selecting the duration, frequency, and good position, so that it has a positive impact during the breastfeeding process. It also reduces the chance of exclusive breastfeeding failure. Health workers are advised to be more massive in providing education related to breastfeeding patterns and their application, as well as increasing HL wisely and positively.

Indonesian

Latar Belakang: Makanan terbaik bagi bayi adalah Air Susu Ibu (ASI), karena mengandung zat gizi lengkap, higienis, dan aman. Pemberian ASI tidak lepas dari pola menyusui yang diterapkan. Salah satu faktor yang menentukan penerapan pola menyusui pada ibu sesuai kebutuhan bayi adalah Health Literacy (HL). Tujuan: Mengetahui hubungan health literacy dengan pola menyusui pada ibu nifas di Rumah Sakit Lavalette Malang. Metode: Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi cross-sectional. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh ibu nifas. Teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah quota sampling, dengan jumlah 30 responden. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan kuesioner Short-Form Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLS-SF-12Q) dan kuesioner pola menyusui. Data kemudian dianalisis menggunakan uji spearman-rank (α<0,05). Hasil: Hasil penelitian didapatkan sebagian besar responden memiliki HL (56,7%) dan pola menyusui (56,7%) dalam kategori baik. Berdasarkan perhitungan uji statistik didapatkan p value=0,012, maka ada hubungan yang signifikan antara HL dengan pola menyusui pada ibu nifas. Nilai koefisien korelasi didapatkan 0,455 yang menunjukkan kekuatan hubungan bersifat sedang. Kesimpulan: Dengan memiliki HL yang baik, ibu dapat menerapkan pola menyusui yang tepat, memilih durasi, frekuensi, serta posisi menyusui yang baik, sehingga memberikan dampak positif selama proses menyusui. Hal tersebut juga mengurangi peluang gagal ASI eksklusif. Tenaga kesehatan disarankan untuk lebih masif memberikan edukasi terkait pola menyusui dan penerapannya, serta meningkatkan HL dengan cara bijak dan positif.

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Objectives: This study aimed to determine the relationship between health literacy and breastfeeding patterns in postpartum mothers at Lavalette Hospital, Malang.
Methods: The type of research used was a cross sectional study. The research population was all postpartum mothers. The sampling technique used was quota sampling, with 30 respondents. Data was collected using the Short-Form Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLS-SF-12Q) and breastfeeding pattern questionnaires. The data was then analyzed using the Spearman-Rank test (α &amp;lt;0.05).   
Results: The study found that most respondents had HL (56.7%) and breastfeeding patterns (56.7%) in the good category. Based on the statistical test obtained p value = 0.012, there was a significant relationship between HL and breastfeeding patterns in postpartum mothers. The correlation coefficient value was obtained at 0.455, indicating that the strength of the relationship was moderate.
Conclusions: By having a good HL, mothers can apply the right breastfeeding patterns, selecting the duration, frequency, and good position, so that it has a positive impact during the breastfeeding process. It also reduces the chance of exclusive breastfeeding failure. Health workers are advised to be more massive in providing education related to breastfeeding patterns and their application, as well as increasing HL wisely and positively.</dc:description>
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Tujuan: Mengetahui hubungan health literacy dengan pola menyusui pada ibu nifas di Rumah Sakit Lavalette Malang.
Metode: Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi cross-sectional. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh ibu nifas. Teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah quota sampling, dengan jumlah 30 responden. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan kuesioner Short-Form Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLS-SF-12Q) dan kuesioner pola menyusui. Data kemudian dianalisis menggunakan uji spearman-rank (α&amp;lt;0,05). 
Hasil: Hasil penelitian didapatkan sebagian besar responden memiliki HL (56,7%) dan pola menyusui (56,7%) dalam kategori baik. Berdasarkan perhitungan uji statistik didapatkan p value=0,012, maka ada hubungan yang signifikan antara HL dengan pola menyusui pada ibu nifas. Nilai koefisien korelasi didapatkan 0,455 yang menunjukkan kekuatan hubungan bersifat sedang.
Kesimpulan: Dengan memiliki HL yang baik, ibu dapat menerapkan pola menyusui yang tepat, memilih durasi, frekuensi, serta posisi menyusui yang baik, sehingga memberikan dampak positif selama proses menyusui. Hal tersebut juga mengurangi peluang gagal ASI eksklusif. Tenaga kesehatan disarankan untuk lebih masif memberikan edukasi terkait pola menyusui dan penerapannya, serta meningkatkan HL dengan cara bijak dan positif.</dc:description>
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