Abstract

Provision of complementary feeding (MP-ASI) early is the provision of food or drink given to infants < 6 months. Based on preliminary studies in Puskesmas Garuda Pekanbaru 2016 of 10 mothers with babies aged 0-6 months 7 states that the mother had given complementary foods such as bananas, rice porridge, honey and milk formula. The purpose of this study to determine the factors that influence early complementary feeding. This research method is analytical observasional with cross sectional approach. This study was conducted in March-April in Puskesmas Garuda Pekanbaru. The population in this research is all mothers with babies aged 0-6 months. The sampling technique used was simple random sampling with a sample of 67 mothers with babies 0-6 months. Analysis of the date used univariate and bivariate analysis with chi-square test.From the result of this study indicate the factors that have a significant relationship to the provision of early breast milk is the knowledge (p=0,004), occupation (p=0,001) and confidence (p=0,003). While the factors that there is no significant relationship to the provision of early breast milk are factors support health care workers (p=0,181). The final conclusion is that knowledge, work, and trust has a significant connection to the provision of complementary feeding early, while health support has no significant relationship to the provision of complementary feeding early. It is advisable to increase the role of health workers, particularly section maternal and child health through health promotion to mitivate mothers in exclusive breastfeeding and improve the mother’s knowledge about the right time to give breast milk and explain the impact of complementary feeding premature infants < 6 months. Keywords: Early complementary feeding, Factors

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