ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GOVERNMENT REGULATION NO. 33 OF 2012 CONCERNING EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING IN THE WORKING AREA OF PUSKESMAS BANDARHARJO

Abstract

Based on the health profile of Puskesmas Bandarharjo in 2019, exclusive breastfeeding for infants aged 0-6 months increased from 27% or 135 babies to 33.85% or 215 babies in 2018. Exclusive breastfeeding coverage for infants aged 0-6 months at Puskesmas Bandarhajo has not reached the target of the Semarang City Strategic Plan (65%). This study aims to determine the implementation of Government Regulation Number 33 of 2012 concerning Exclusive Breastfeeding at Puskesmas Bandarharjo. This qualitative study used a descriptive approach. The result showed that the number of human resources at Puskesmas Bandarharjo has been fulfilled. The source of the funds is BOK funds. The facilities and infrastructure are quite complete. The implementation of the government regulation at Puskesmas Bandarharjo has been going well and in accordance with the existing regulation. This puskesmas does not issue specific regulations related to the Exclusive Breastfeeding program. The implementation of the program is in accordance with the Government Regulation No. 33 of 2012 concerning breastfeeding education, the importance of early breastfeeding initiation, and prohibiting the promotion of formula milk. The coverage of exclusive breastfeeding in the working area of Puskesmas Bandarharjo has not met the national target, which is still at 65%. Puskesmas Bandarharjo is expected to be able to make policies for the Exclusive Breastfeeding program, provide additional financial support so that all relevant officers can attend breastfeeding counseling training, and add posters or leaflets about the importance of exclusive breastfeeding in every strategic spot in the working area of puskesmas.
 
 Keywords: Implementation, Government Regulation, Exclusive Breastfeeding