The relationship between mother’s knowledge and attitudes toward infant massage performed by traditional birth attendants
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56922/mchc.v4i9.1949
Attitude Baby Massage Knowledge Mothers Traditional Attendants
Abstract
Background: Baby massage is a traditional practice still often performed by traditional birth attendants (dukun) in various regions of Indonesia, including Amparita Village, Sidenreng Rappang District.
Purpose: To determine the relationship between mothers’ knowledge and attitudes with the practice of baby massage performed by traditional attendants.
Method: This research used a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of mothers who have babies and live in Amparita Village. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed with the Chi-square statistical test.
Results: The results showed a significant relationship between mothers’ knowledge and baby massage performed by traditional attendants (p<0.05). Mothers’ attitudes were also significantly associated with the decision to choose traditional attendants for baby massage (p<0.05).
Conclusion: It is concluded that mothers’ knowledge and attitudes significantly influence the practice of baby massage by traditional attendants.
Suggestion: Educational interventions from health workers are needed to improve mothers’ understanding of the benefits and risks of baby massage and to encourage safe practices in accordance with health standards.
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