Abstract
Infancy started from 0-12 months which was characterized by rapid growth and physical changes accompanied by changes in nutritional needs to optimize the growth and development of the baby by providing touch, motion and other stimulation combinations. The research was purposed to know the effect of Touch Therapy on nutritional status and development on infants in Gayaman Village, Mojokerto Regency. The research design used one group pre-post test design. The population were infants in Gayaman Village, Mojokerto Regency, 70 respondents. The sample was 69 infants (0-18 months) in Gayaman Village, Mojokerto Regency, who were obtained by purposive sampling. Measuring instruments were used to assess nutritional status and denver II forms to assess the progress. The research was done on July 28 to August 25, 2018. Statistical test used Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The results showed that nutritional status before being given touch therapy was normal as many as 57 (83%) respondents, and the development after being given touch therapy increased to 66 (96%) respondents. The development before being given touch therapy was normal as many as 27 (39%) respondents with Ï = 0.003. This showed that there was an effect on touch therapy to their nutritional status. The nutritional status after being given a touch therapy increased to 57 (83%) respondents with Ï = 0.008. This showed that there was an effect of touch therapy on their development. Massaging was a fun way to help strengthening the bond between mother and child. This was the key to baby's development.
Highlights
Infancy started from 0-12 months which is characterized by rapid growth and physical changes accompanied by changes in nutritional needs (Notoatmodjo, 2007)
Infancy started from 0-12 months which was characterized by rapid growth and physical changes accompanied by changes in nutritional needs to optimize the growth and development of the baby by providing touch, motion, and other stimulation combinations
The results showed that nutritional status before being given touch therapy was normal as many as 57 (83%) respondents, and the development after being given touch therapy increased to 66 (96%) respondents
Summary
Infancy started from 0-12 months which is characterized by rapid growth and physical changes accompanied by changes in nutritional needs (Notoatmodjo, 2007). The stages of growth in infancy are divided into neonates with ages 0-28 days and postneonates with ages 29 days-12 months. The neonates are the first month of critical life because the baby will experience adaptation to the environment, changes in blood circulation, and the functioning of the organs, and in the post neonates, the baby will experience very rapid growth (Potter & Perry, 2005). To know the nutritional condition of the baby, knowledge of nutritional status is needed. Nutritional status is a measure of success in fulfilling nutrition for children which is indicated by the child's weight and height. Assessment of nutritional status is a measurement based on anthropometric and biochemical data and personal history
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