Last modified: 2019-10-16
Abstract
Coverage of exclusive breastfeeding for infants aged 0-6 months in Lebak Regency, Banten, was only 40.28% in 2017. The value is still very far from the national target of 80%. In fact, the low coverage of exclusive breastfeeding can be a risk factor for the high incidence of stunting in the future. This study aims to identify the determinants of exclusive breastfeeding in Kalanganyar District, Lebak Regency. The design of this study is a qualitative study of phenomenology. The subjects of the study were breastfeeding mothers who have babies aged 6-24 months in Kalanganyar District, Sukamekarsari Village, which were taken using purposive sampling technique. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interview of five nursing mothers and a Focus Group Discussion of 12 nursing mothers. The results showed that there were three themes, namely, the factors supporting the success of exclusive breastfeeding, inhibiting factors for exclusive breastfeeding, and solutions and expectations for exclusive breastfeeding. Factors supporting the success of Exclusive breastfeeding include knowledge, motivation, and support in providing Exclusive breastfeeding. Factors that inhibit exclusive breastfeeding include the unavailability of breastfeeding space, lack of support systems, the status of working mothers, lack of knowledge, lack of milk production, sub-optimal counseling, health problems during breastfeeding, and myths. Solutions and expectations raised include the availability of breastfeeding facilities and the presence of breast milk donors. It is recommended that intervention studies be conducted to increase the knowledge of nursing mothers.