JIM ( Journal International Multidiciplinary)
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023)

Relationship Between Age And Knowledge of Mothers on Early Weaning In The Working Area of The Muara Fajar Health Center

Yusmaharani (Universitas Abdurrab)
Rini Hariani Ratih (Universitas Abdurrab)
Nurmaliza (Universitas Abdurrab)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2023

Abstract

Breast milk is very important for the growth of babies, because it can increase antibodies and prevent stunting. Breastfeeding can be given until the baby is 2 years old. The purpose of this study was to find out whether there is a relationship between age and mother's knowledge of early weaning in the working area of ​​the Muara Fajar Health Center. This study used a cross sectional study approach. The population in this study were mothers who had toddlers aged less than 3 years, sampling was carried out by accidental side to 47 respondents. Data analysis using chi square. Statistical test results showed that there was no relationship between age and early weaning (P = 0.965 > 0.05), there was a relationship between knowledge and early weaning (P = 0.018 <0.05), odds ratio/OR = 0.186 meaning mothers who had knowledge lack of early weaning 0.186 times.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jim

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Subject

Religion Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

JIM - Journal International Multidisciplinary is published 2 (two) times a year in January and July by the Rahmatan Fiddunya Wal Akhirah Foundation in assisting academics, researchers and practitioners to disseminate their research results. The purpose of the JIM Journal is as a means to publish ...