Factors That Influence the Decision Making of Mothers in Giving Exclusive Breastfeeding
Shinta Alifiana Rahmawati1, Fitria2, Esitra3

Aisyiyah University Yogyakarta

Abstract

Background: Breastfeeding has short and long-term benefits on the health of children and mothers. Breastfeeding mothers have a low risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer and hypertension. Children who are given breastfeeding have a lower risk of increasing systolic blood pressure, obesity, gastrointestinal infections, and endogenous eczema. From an international perspective, breastfeeding is important to increase the chances of childrens survival. Breastfeeding also provides emotional bonds, security, and conditions that benefit children in terms of personal and psychosocial development. Method: This Systematic Literature Review uses the PubMed, Science Direct, and Proquest databases with a period of 2008-2018. Using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) and the synthesis method using modified PEOS (Population, Exposure, Objectives, Study design). Of the 1115 articles identified, this study analyzed 6 articles that met the inclusion criteria. Results: Based on 6 qualitative design articles that have been analyzed, the results show that the factors that influence the decision making of mothers in giving exclusive breastfeeding include good knowledge about exclusive breastfeeding. Husbands support, husband who provides support or motivation for exclusive breastfeeding will provide happiness for the mother during breastfeeding. Support from family members, family support is a supporting factor which in principle is an activity both emotional and psychological given to breastfeeding mothers in giving exclusive breastfeeding. Friend support, workplace support, socio-cultural influences and support from health workers. In addition to supporting factors there are also obstacles in giving exclusive breastfeeding including low self-esteem, breast milk only comes out a little, pain during breastfeeding, lack of support for breastfeeding. Conclusion: There are several factors that can influence the decision making of mothers in giving exclusive breastfeeding such as knowledge factors, husbands support, family member support, friend support, workplace support, socio-cultural influences and support from health workers.

Keywords: Decision Making, Exclusive Breastfeeding, Woman Empowerment

Topic: Others

Link: https://ifory.id/abstract-plain/FjBLYVaA7TEu

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