Sundari, Asruria Sani Fajriah, Lis Suwarni, Alfian Fauzi

The Effect Of Education On Mother's Attitude About Early Mp-Asi To Mothers Of Babies Aged 0-6 Months In Ponorogo

Introduction

The effect of education on mother's attitude about early mp-asi to mothers of babies aged 0-6 months in ponorogo . Discover how health education impacts mothers' attitudes towards early complementary feeding (MP-ASI) for infants aged 0-6 months in Ponorogo. Essential for infant nutrition.

Abstract

Complementary food for breast milk (MP-ASI) is additional food or drink that contains nutrients and is given from the age of 6-24 months to meet nutritional needs other than breast milk. The role of parents is very important in responding to complementary feeding, so that later they can provide the best for their babies. From the initial survey conducted by researchers in Semanding Village at the Permata Hati posyandu, there were 10 babies aged 0-6 months, 4 babies (40%) of them have been given complementary feeding at the age of 5 months while 6 infants (60%) received exclusive breastfeeding. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of education on mothers' attitudes about early complementary feeding for mothers of infants 0-6 months in Semanding Village, Jenangan District, Ponorogo Regency. Methods: This study uses the Pre-Experimental method with One-Group Pre-test-post test design. The number of samples was 25 mothers of children aged 6 months, who met the inclusion criteria with total sampling technique. The first variable as the independent variable in this study is health education about early MP-ASI, the second variable as the dependent variable is the attitude of mothers of infants 0-6 months of age to early MP-ASI. The instrument used is a questionnaire. Data analysis used Wilcoxon statistical test with Asymp.sig value <α(0.05). Result: value (Asimp.Sig.2 tailed) of 0.000 where less than 0.05 then the hypothesis is accepted or there is a significant influence on the education of mothers' attitudes about early complementary feeding for mothers with infants 0-6 months. Conclusion: This study shows that there is or is a significant effect on the education of mothers' attitudes about early MP-ASI for mothers of infants 0-6 months in Semanding Village, Jenangan District, Ponorogo Regency. Therefore, education is needed to improve mothers' attitudes about early MP-ASI for mothers with babies 0-6 months in Semanding Village, Jenangan District, Ponorogo Regency.

Review

This study investigates the critical issue of early complementary feeding (MP-ASI) practices, specifically focusing on the influence of education on mothers' attitudes in Ponorogo, Indonesia. The topic is highly relevant given the established guidelines for exclusive breastfeeding up to six months and the health implications of premature introduction of solids. The researchers clearly state their objective to determine the effect of education on mothers' attitudes towards early MP-ASI and employ a pre-experimental design with a pre-test-post-test approach. The findings, indicating a significant positive effect of the educational intervention, provide valuable insight into the potential of health education as a strategy to improve maternal practices concerning infant nutrition. While the study offers a timely contribution, several methodological limitations warrant consideration. The primary concern lies with the study's one-group pre-test-post-test design. Without a control group, it is challenging to definitively attribute the observed attitude change solely to the educational intervention. Other confounding factors, such as natural maturation, historical events occurring during the study period, or simply the act of being observed, could potentially influence the results. Furthermore, the sample size of 25 mothers, though determined by total sampling within a specific village, limits the generalizability of the findings beyond this localized context. The abstract also defines MP-ASI from 6-24 months, which then contrasts with the discussion of "early MP-ASI" at 5 months, indicating a slight inconsistency in framing despite the clear objective. Despite these limitations, the study's conclusion that education significantly impacts mothers' attitudes toward early MP-ASI is an important practical takeaway, reinforcing the need for targeted health promotion efforts. For future research, it would be beneficial to adopt a more robust design, such as a quasi-experimental study with a control group or even a randomized controlled trial, to strengthen the causal inference. Expanding the sample size and geographic scope would also enhance the external validity of the findings. Moreover, future studies could delve deeper by investigating the barriers to appropriate MP-ASI practices beyond attitudes, exploring the sustainability of attitude change over time, and ultimately examining the link between improved attitudes and actual infant feeding behaviors. This work lays a foundational understanding, highlighting education as a key tool in improving infant health outcomes.

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