HUBUNGAN BODY IMAGE TERHADAP PERILAKU PEMBERIAN ASI EKSKLUSIF PADA IBU PEKERJA

Abstract

A negative body image after childbirth tends to have a shorter duration of exclusive breastfeeding due to postpartum diet, embarrassment at having to breastfeed in public and concerns about the impact of breastfeeding on body shape. Government policies and regulations supporting exclusive breastfeeding in the workplace are not yet maximum because there are many workplaces that do not support the exclusive breastfeeding program, including time off for maternity leave, places for expressing breastmilk. This research is an observational non-experimental study using an analytical design that is case sectional. Sampling in this study used a purposive sampling technique with 70 respondents at the Meurah Mulia Public Health Center, Meurah Mulia District, North Aceh Regency in 2020. Data collection was carried out through a questionnaire. The univariate data analysis technique used frequency distribution and bivariate analysis used the chi-square test. The results showed that the majority of body image with breastfeeding behavior supported body image with positive breastfeeding behavior as many as 56 respondents (80%). There is a relationship between body image and exclusive breastfeeding behavior for working mothers at Meurah Mulia Public Health Center, Meurah Mulia District, North Aceh Regency in 2020 with a value of p (0.002) <p value (0.05), it is hoped that respondents will continue to add information and knowledge, especially regarding behavior Exclusive breastfeeding.