Bachelor's Degree Education Research Articles

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare professionals toward rehabilitation of peripheral nerve injury

Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) occurs due to damage of peripheral nerves, with healthcare professionals playing significant roles in PNI rehabilitation. This study aimed to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) towards PNI rehabilitation among healthcare professionals. This cross-sectional study was conducted on June 2023 in China and healthcare professionals were enrolled. A total of 611 valid questionnaires were collected, with 62.52% female respondents. Mean scores for KAP were 14.26 ± 2.044 (possible range: 0–19), 29.77 ± 3.622 (possible range: 7–35), and 41.55 ± 9.523 (possible range: 11–55), respectively. Multivariate logistic regression revealed positive associations of professional titles (OR = 1.743, 95% CI: 1.083–2.804), occupation (OR = 1.833, 95% CI: 1.151–2.919), and involvement in treatment or care of PNI patients (OR = 1.462, 95% CI: 1.024–2.088) with knowledge. Knowledge (OR = 1.155, 95% CI: 1.042–1.280), gender (OR = 2.140, 95% CI: 1.255–3.646), education (OR = 2.258, 95% CI: 1.131–4.507), and involvement in treatment or care of PNI patients (OR = 2.463, 95% CI: 1.460–4.155) were positively associated with attitude. Attitude (OR = 1.214, 95% CI: 1.148–1.283), bachelor's degree education (OR = 0.548, 95% CI: 0.326–0.919), master's degree or higher (OR = 0.545, 95% CI: 0.308–0.964), having rehabilitation training for PNI (OR = 2.485, 95% CI: 1.633–3.781), and involvement in treatment or care of PNI patients (OR = 2.093, 95% CI: 1.395–3.138) were independently associated with practice. Healthcare professionals exhibited moderate knowledge, positive attitudes, and moderate practices towards the PNI rehabilitation. Those involved in the treatment or care of PNI have significantly higher KAP. Targeted interventions were needed to enhance understanding and promote proactive engagement in clinical practice.

Assessment of knowledge and practices regarding taeniasis and cysticercosis in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand: A cross-sectional study.

Taeniasis and cysticercosis are parasitic infections caused by Taenia spp., mainly transmitted through the consumption of undercooked pork. Prevention requires increasing knowledge and awareness, improving meat inspection and hygiene, and promoting safe food handling and sanitation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and practice (KP) of residents in Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, regarding taeniasis and cysticercosis. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, and its 11 subdistrict municipalities. Study participants were selected using a stratified random sampling design. A validated questionnaire (Cronbach's alpha = 0.70) was used to collect socio-demographic information and assess knowledge and practices related to taeniasis and cysticercosis. Descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression were used for the analysis. Of the 360 survey respondents, 65.0% (n = 234) were women, 82.2% (n = 296) were aged under 60 years, 99.2% (n = 357) identified as Buddhist, 87.5% (n = 315) had less than a bachelor's degree education level, 54.2% (n = 195) had monthly family income ≥10,000 Thai baht, 10.6% (n = 38) were unemployed, and 26.1% (n = 93) lived in a town municipality. The survey revealed that 98.3% (n = 354) of participants were categorized as having less accurate knowledge and 83.6% (n = 301) were classified as more frequently engaging in correct prevention practices. Our study revealed that pig farmers (1.7%) occasionally permitted the pigs to forage freely. The results of multiple linear regression analysis revealed that knowledge scores were positively associated with household income ≥10,000 Thai baht (βadj = 1.50, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.65 to 2.36). Practice scores were negatively associated with age over 60 years (βadj = -1.77, 95% CI -3.14 to -0.40) and living in a subdistrict municipality (βadj = -2.58, 95% CI -3.77 to -1.39). There was no association between KP regarding taeniasis and cysticercosis in the population of Pak Chong. Overall, participants' knowledge was lacking. Public education interventions are recommended to improve knowledge among residents with low socioeconomic status. These findings can inform the development of targeted interventions and educational programs in Pak Chong District, especially among elderly people in subdistrict municipalities, to improve practices for the prevention and control of these parasitic infections.

Clinical nurses' experiences about "breaking bad news" during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study.

Nurses have the most contact with COVID-19 patients and their families, while it is unclear how nurses react when they give bad news during pandemic disaster, particularly in the cultural and social context of Iran. So, our main purpose was to explore the experiences of clinical nurses about breaking bad news (BBN) in the context of the COVID-19 epidemic era. The study was a qualitative content analysis approach. Data were collected by the purposive sampling method through in-depth interviews with 13 nurses in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. The method of data analysis was conventional qualitative content analysis. The participants of this study were 13 nurses. The work experience range was from 2 to 18 years, and in terms of education, one of them was Ph.D., eight had a bachelor's degree education, and four had a master's degree in nursing. Qualitative data of content analysis were obtained in four main categories such as nurses' avoidance of BBN, considering the patient's and family's beliefs in BBN, nurses' unpreparedness to deliver bad news during the pandemic crisis, and surrender of the patient and family members in the face of the COVID-19 bad news. The results of the research showed that due to probability of occurrence of pandemic in the futureand also the nature of the nursing profession, so nurses should be familiar with the correct ways of BBN and existing protocols on crisis conditions and cultural and religious context of the society to provide a high quality of care for patients and their families.

Factors associated with workplace violence against Chinese healthcare workers: an online cross-sectional survey.

Workplace violence (WPV) against healthcare workers (HCWs) has reached significant levels globally, impeding the quality and accessibility of healthcare systems. However, there is limited available knowledge regarding the determinants linked with WPV among HCWs and the discrepancies observed across various levels of hospitals in China. The objective of the present research was to investigate the factors linked to WPV and job satisfaction among HCWs in China. A self-developed questionnaire based on WeChat was employed to collect data. The questionnaire consisted of demographic information as well as occupational factors. To measure WPV, the Chinese version of the Workplace Violence Scale was utilized. Career satisfaction was assessed through two questions regarding career choices. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive analyses, chi-square tests, and multivariate logistic regressions. A total of 3,781 valid questionnaires (1,029 doctors and 2,752 nurses) were collected. Among all participants, 2,201 (58.2%) reported experiencing at least one form of WPV in the past year, with emotional abuse being the most frequent occurrence (49.7%), followed by threats (27.9%). The multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed several risk factors associated with WPV, including male gender, shift work, senior professional title, bachelor's degree education, employment in secondary-level hospitals, and working over 50 h per week (p < 0.05). Career satisfaction among HCWs who experienced high levels of WPV was low, with only 11.2% remaining confident in their profession, and a mere 2.0% supporting their children pursuing careers in healthcare. WPV poses a significant challenge within the Chinese healthcare system. Efforts should be made to address the identified risk factors and promote a safe and satisfying working environment for HCWs.

Under the Background of Teacher Professional Certification, A Study on The Practical Practice Handbook of Students Majoring in Preschool Education in Colleges and Universities: A Case Study of A Normal College in Inner Mongolia

In bachelor degree education, the practical handbook of teaching practicum is an important guide to providing the evaluation standard for the outcomes of students. Under the background of nationwide teacher certification, the new requirements are set for the teaching practicum courses for training teachers in universities and colleges. It is necessary for colleges and universities to examine the problems existing in the current educational practice courses and establish the handbook of teaching practicum to be the guidance and evaluation of the outcomes of students’ learning based on the teaching practicum courses, helping the students achieve the expectations of the learning outcomes. With the construction of the practical handbook, the curriculum design and implementation can be the feedback to the evaluation of the practicum courses and then promote the quality of practicum courses in preschool bachelor degrees. Students majoring in preschool education can improve their professional development level in the teaching practice of preschool education, which is very important to improve the quality of preschool education.

Evaluation of the mental health status of community frontline medical workers after the normalized management of COVID-19 in Sichuan, China.

During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, community medical workers, as the primary enforcers of community control measures, undertook many tasks with high exposure risk, resulting in severe psychological pressure, anxiety, depression and other psychological problems. Gender, type of workers, education, marital status, working years and other demographic factors were affect the mental state of medical workers. Community frontline medical workers gradually returned to normal work and life after the normalized management of COVID-19, but heavy work and high psychological pressure may continue to affect them. Thus, our research team used the same psychological questionnaire to investigate the psychological status of community frontline medical workers after the normalized management of COVID-19 compared with the COVID-19 period. This was a cross-sectional study of community frontline medical workers in Sichuan, China, from February 6 to 17, 2023. Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90) and a self-designed questionnaire of demographic characteristics were provided to the participants point-to-point through a mobile network platform. Multiple logistic regression was used to analyze influencing factors related to community frontline medical workers' psychology. A total of 440 valid questionnaires were statistically analyzed, including 192 (43.64%) from doctors and 248 (56.36%) from nurses. There were 222 (50.45%) participants who were SCL-90 positive. The median total SCL-90 score of medical workers was 105.0 (IQR 95.00-123.75), which was higher than that during the COVID-19 period. The doctor's median SCL-90 score was 108.5 (IQR 96.00-136.25), and the positive item score was 16.5; the nurse's median score was 104.0 (IQR 94.00-119.50), and the positive item score was 12.0. Bachelor's degree education, no fixed contract and working years (10-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years) were independent influencing factors for community frontline medical workers' psychology. After the normalized management of COVID-19, community frontline medical workers still suffered from psychological problems that were even more serious than those during COVID-19. Doctors were more likely to have psychological problems than nurses. In addition, the mental health status of community frontline medical workers was affected by education, type of contract and working years. Managers should pay attention to the mental health of these people.

Measuring Digital Literacy in Sidoarjo Regency

Digital communication has replaced reading and writing as the primary forms of communication due to the Internet and social media use. In addition, it is critical to comprehend and use digital literacy in a field because of the expanding potential of information and communication technologies. This study aims to evaluate and clarify the level of digital media literacy among residents of the Sidoarjo Regency, describing how digital literacy differs at each level of education and calculating the Sidoarjo Regency's digital literacy index. A sample of 278 respondents for this quantitative descriptive study was selected using the cluster random selection technique. The questionnaires for this survey were distributed using the social media platform, WhatsApp. It consists of eight components of digital literacy, namely the ability to find, select and analyze information; effective communication skills; collaboration capabilities; digital presence capabilities; critical and evaluative thinking skills; creativity ability; the ability to effective practical skills; and cultural, social and ethical abilities. The results of the study show that digital literacy abilities in Sidoarjo Regency based on education vary. Digital literacy skills with junior high school education have an index of 76.35. Those with high school education have a digital literacy index of 79.19. Then those with a Bachelor's degree education have a digital literacy index of 81.17. In general, the digital literacy index for Sidoarjo Regency is 80.83. In digital literacy, the people of Sidoarjo Regency can think critically and evaluatively. The index on this ability is 84.66.&#x0D; &#x0D;

The Effect Of Emotional Intelligence And Work Experience On Job Satisfaction

This research was conducted on Non-Manager employees of PT. Pertamina Training and Consulting, in which all employees must be able to work as a team so that the set organizational goals are achieved. When employees have weak emotional intelligence, their job performance can be affected and affect job satisfaction. The more years of service an employee has, the greater his work experience so that it affects his ability and job satisfaction. This study aims to determine the effect of emotional intelligence and work experience on job satisfaction. This study uses a quantitative approach with a questionnaire method and field research. There are 266 non-manager employees in the company, where the number of research samples as respondents is 165 people using the convenience sampling technique and the slovin formula. Data analysis techniques used validity test, reliability test, classical assumption test, multiple linear regression analysis and hypothesis testing. The results of the study through the F test show that emotional intelligence and work experience have a significant effect on job satisfaction. On the other hand, through the t test the results show that the emotional intelligence variable has no significant effect on job satisfaction, while the work experience variable has a significant effect on job satisfaction. However, based on the description data, the main respondents are male aged 21-30 years, with 1-5 years of work experience, and the majority of them have bachelor degree education, who are typically energetic and need a challenge so it takes time to assess deeply about job satisfaction from side of work challenges, promotions, support from colleagues, and superiors. That is the possibility why emotional intelligence has no significant effect on job satisfaction.

The Effect Of Emotional Intelligence And Work Experience On Job Satisfaction

This research was conducted on Non-Manager employees of PT. Pertamina Training and Consulting, in which all employees must be able to work as a team so that the set organizational goals are achieved. When employees have weak emotional intelligence, their job performance can be affected and affect job satisfaction. The more years of service an employee has, the greater his work experience so that it affects his ability and job satisfaction. This study aims to determine the effect of emotional intelligence and work experience on job satisfaction. This study uses a quantitative approach with a questionnaire method and field research. There are 266 non-manager employees in the company, where the number of research samples as respondents is 165 people using the convenience sampling technique and the slovin formula. Data analysis techniques used validity test, reliability test, classical assumption test, multiple linear regression analysis and hypothesis testing. The results of the study through the F test show that emotional intelligence and work experience have a significant effect on job satisfaction. On the other hand, through the t test the results show that the emotional intelligence variable has no significant effect on job satisfaction, while the work experience variable has a significant effect on job satisfaction. However, based on the description data, the main respondents are male aged 21-30 years, with 1-5 years of work experience, and the majority of them have bachelor degree education, who are typically energetic and need a challenge so it takes time to assess deeply about job satisfaction from side of work challenges, promotions, support from colleagues, and superiors. That is the possibility why emotional intelligence has no significant effect on job satisfaction.

Trends in Education-Related Smoking Disparities Among U.S. Black or African American and White Adults: Intersections of Race, Sex, and Region.

Despite its overall decline in the United States, trends in cigarette smoking could vary by intersection with demographic characteristics. We explored trends in education-related disparities in current smoking among U.S. adults by race (Black or African American and White), sex, and U.S. census region. Data were from U.S. civilian non-institutionalized adults (aged ≥18 years) who self-identified as Black or African American and White and participated in the 1995-2019 Tobacco Use Supplement to the Current Population Survey. We estimated average annual percent changes in current cigarette smoking by the intersections of race, sex, census region, and educational attainment. We calculated educated-related prevalence differences in current cigarette smoking by subtracting the prevalence of bachelor's degrees from that of <high school in 1995-1996 and 2018-2019, then examined their variations by the intersection of sex, race, and region. Weighted multivariable logistic regression models were used to test education*survey year interactions across sexes, races, and regions. Education-related disparities in current cigarette smoking increased over time, especially among Black or African American male (PD1995-1996 = 22.8%; PD2018-2019 = 27.2%) and female adults (PD1995-1996 = 12.1%; PD2018-2019 = 16.5%). By region, Black or African American male adults in the Midwest showed the largest increase in education-related current cigarette smoking disparities, followed by Black or African American male and female adults in the South, and White male and female adults in the Midwest. These findings were because of small to no declines in the prevalence of current cigarette smoking among those with <high school education. The gap in the prevalence of current cigarette smoking by education widened over time, especially among Black or African American adults in certain regions. Despite the decline in the prevalence of current cigarette smoking in the U.S. population overall, such public health gain may not benefit all individuals equally. Using the data from a U.S. representative serial cross-sectional survey study during 1995-2019, we found that disparities in current cigarette smoking prevalence between those with <high school versus bachelor's degree education widened especially among Black or African American adults. Future research to investigate the barriers to progress among Black or African American adults with <high school education could inform interventions to reduce racial and education-related cigarette smoking disparities.

Implementasi Metode Saw Dan Wp Pada Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Penghuni Asrama Mahasiswa Papua Kota Palangka Raya

The Papuan Student Dormitory is one of the dormitories located at Jalan B'Koetin No 92, Palangka Village, Jekan Raya District, Palangka Raya City 73112, and is a dormitory inhabited by students from Papua who are pursuing Bachelor's Degree Education by getting educational assistance called Adik Papua (Papua Affirmation) at the University of Palangka Raya. Students who receive the Papua ADik Affirmation Program at Palangka Raya University are placed in the Papuan Student Dormitory where there are 40 rooms in all. The hostel management and also the Chancellor are in charge of the Papua ADik Papua Program Recipient Students. There are 2 goals in creating this system, namely to build a website-based Papua Student Dormitory Selection System that can be used to determine students who are entitled and eligible to live in Papuan Student Dormitories and Make a Comparison of the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) Method and the Weighted Product (WP) Method ) in ranking to find out the best method recommendations. the results of this test can also be compared with the two methods with the same value, so it can be concluded that the DSS based on this website with the two methods used are very relevant

Autonomy of Public Institutions of Higher Education in Afghanistan

Autonomy of academic institutions is vital for innovation and growth and their autonomy is directly linked with the perspective of the government in relation to their activity and its interference in the affairs of academic institutions. In the case of Afghanistan, however, the scope and nature of autonomy are misunderstood, and thus, in view of the laws in force, the Ministry of Higher Education enjoys a mandate to micro-manage academic institutions in all spheres of operation. This study is an attempt to explain various dimensions of the autonomy of academic institutions and explain the extent to which they are observed in Afghanistan. This paper finds out, through a review of literature based on descriptive and critical methods that autonomy has four dimensions: academic, organizational, financial, and staffing. In Afghanistan, public institutions of higher education enjoy qualified academic autonomy. Thus, for instance, Articles 27 and 28 of the Regulation on bachelor's degree Education fix the number, format, and form of examination questions as well as the timeline for checking papers and official declaration of results. In relation to organizational autonomy, it appears the same is not awarded to public institutions. Thus, Article 20 of the Law on Civil Higher Education states that the chancellor of a university is appointed based on the proposal of the Minister of Higher Education and with the approval of the President of Afghanistan. Also, the financial autonomy of public institutions is qualified. Article 65 of the Law stipulates that the operating and development budget of institutions is prepared by them, however, it is processed through the Ministry of Higher Education as a consolidated budget of the Ministry. Lastly, Articles 39 and 70 of the Law on Civil Higher Education Law indicate that public institutions of higher education do not enjoy staffing autonomy in relation to the recruitment of academic and administrative staff. Keywords: Higher Education, Organizational Autonomy, Financial Autonomy, Academic Autonomy, Staffing Autonomy

Regulation on Bachelor Degree Education: Problems and the Way Forward

Educational systems have a direct impact on the process of learning and academic achievements of students and faculty members alike. In an attempt to standardize higher education and introduce a binding regulatory framework, the Regulation on bachelor's degree Education, 2020 applies to both the private and public sectors in Afghanistan. The Regulation, prima facie, suffers from problems that are divided into two sets. Firstly, issues whose presence or existence in the Regulation leads to problems; these include, but are not limited to, an excessive number of Objectives set in Article 2; contradiction with provisions of other laws in force; vagueness and ambiguity of certain provisions; violation of academic autonomy of institutions of higher education; and emphasis on certain matters that are non-compliant with the reality and norms prevalent in the Afghan society. The second set comprises issues that are absent while they should have been part of the Regulation. These include, for instance, a mechanism for achieving each Objective set for the Regulation; rules and principles appropriate for applied sciences, medical, and engineering because it appears the Regulation is drafted in view of social sciences only; the maximum number of students to be enrolled in a class; provisions dealing with Grade Point Average (GPA); practical work and research for students; E-Learning; a mechanism for incorporating mechanism of quality assurance and quality enhancement in the bachelor's program. This paper analyses problems that the Regulation suffers from in a descriptive critical method and ends with particular recommendations. Keywords: Afghanistan, Higher Education, Regulation, Bachelor, Credit System

The Pragmatic Association of Southeast Asian Nations Approach of Traditional Chinese Medicine Education in Indonesia: A Case Review.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practice has been thriving for centuries throughout the world, but its educational system has not been standardized in many countries outside of China. The aim of this article is To share experiences in planning and executing TCM education adapted to Indonesian culture and conditions. TCM practice has thrived since centuries ago in Indonesia due to TCM's empirically proven effectiveness for maintaining health and wellness. However, formal bachelor's-degree education in TCM has just begun about a decade ago. The learning outcomes of TCM bachelor's-degree education in Indonesia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at large differs from those of China mainly because of the nearly total integration of Western medicine modalities in China. The learning strategy of TCM education in Indonesia with a pragmatic acculturation approach has been effective for improving TCM acceptance, and has been beneficial in upgrading the social and academic status of Indonesian traditional health care based on ASEAN TCM standards.

Differentiated instruction:A review of teacher education practices for Canadian pre-service elementary school teachers

ABSTRACT Differentiated instruction has been identified as the most effective means of addressing the various learning, cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic differences within inclusive classrooms. The purpose of this study is to review and evaluate the professional preparation that Canadian elementary school teachers are offered in their university programmes regarding inclusive education and differentiated instruction, and to compare that level of preparation with individual provincial policies regarding inclusive education. All the Canadian university programmes that offer a bachelor degree in education in elementary education were reviewed (N = 53) for the number of courses and course credits they include regarding education in differentiated instruction or inclusive education practices and the programmes were compared within and between provinces. The results indicate that the majority of elementary school pre-service teachers receive an introduction to inclusive teaching practices. On average, 7.2% of the course credits in Canadian bachelor of education programmes are dedicated to introducing pre-service teachers to inclusive or differentiated teaching practices. Pre-service teachers entering the workforce will likely require additional professional development and support to effectively differentiate their instruction to meet the needs of diverse student populations. The results of this review have implications for universities, school administrators, teachers, and other education professionals.

Sustainability and urban development - Córdoba city (Spain): BE.D Primary. Student´s perception

One of the fundamental educational challenges in teacher training is to work the Sustainable Development Goals set by the 2030 Agenda. In this sense, the objective of the article is to analyze sustainability in the city of Córdoba: on one hand, considering the urban development of the last decades and on the other hand, the perception of the Primary Education Bachelor Degree students about this city as a sustainable community. With the aim of fostering meaningful learning, a series of activities were designed to work, through a constructivist methodology, the concept of sustainability through the local sphere. This line shows that the pedagogical experience carried out by the students, must still be deepened in many aspects so that we can talk about there being an effective and practical knowledge of what sustainability means for today in the educational reality of the most schools in the city of Córdoba.

Bilingual experiences with intercultural approach, in the higher normal school of Valladolid, Yucatán; Mexico.” Study plan 2012

According to the National Institute of Statistics, Geography and Informatics in Mexico (INEGI, 2010) about 800,000 people over 5 years of age are Mayan speakers in Yucatán, where 538,355 are reported.&#x0D; According to Pineda, cited by Krotz (2008), Valladolid is one of the municipalities in the state with the largest number of Mayan speakers.&#x0D; Since the 2004 curriculum, the Intercultural Bilingual Primary Education Bachelor's Degree (LEPIB in Spanish), serves this population since our students carry out their teaching practices and provide their professional services with children from the municipality, approximately 50% of whom are Mayan speakers in their entirety.&#x0D; Since 2005, the "Juan de Dios Rodríguez Heredia" Higher Normal School has been responsible for teaching the LEPIB, being this school the only one in the state with this degree.&#x0D; Due to the characteristics of the incoming students, most of whom do not speak the Mayan language, several actions have been implemented for the teaching of this language in correspondence with the graduate profile of the 2012 curriculum.&#x0D; The reform of the 2012 curriculum includes bilingual intercultural teaching competencies, which emphasizes the acquisition of linguistic skills of the native language, in this case, the Mayan language.&#x0D;

La Didáctica de la historia local de Córdoba a través del Museo arqueológico como praxis educativa en el Grado de Educación Primaria

In these pages there are some of the results of a research carried out with the third-year students of the Primary Education Bachelor Degree of the subject of Didactics of Social Sciences, of the University of Cordoba, during the academic year 2019/2020. The aim is to know the perception of future teachers about the value of the Archaeological Museum as a didactic resource. In our opinion, it is a useful tool for understanding the closest environment and for learning the historical processes, establishing a dialogue between the particular and the general, the specific and the abstract, and local with global phenomena. Likewise, attention was paid to the teaching of heritage, an element that directly interrelates the environment and the life of our students. All this with the intention of optimizing the quality of the teaching-learning processes of the Social Sciences.

Relationship between Family Social Support and Exclusive Breastfeeding Behavior at Talise Health Center, Indonesia

BACKGROUND: The failure of exclusive breastfeeding has a big impact on the health of a child. Family social support is a factor that plays a major role in the behavior of exclusive breastfeeding. AIM: This study aimed to determine the relationship between social-informational support, emotional, instrumental, and family assessment support on exclusive breastfeeding behavior at Talise Health Center, Palu City. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The research method was quantitative, with a cross-sectional study design. The population was 70 mothers who have babies aged 7–24 months and live in the Talise Health Center working area. The sampling technique was total sampling. Data analysis was the chi square test with a significance level of p &lt;0.05 using SPSS. RESULTS: Univariate analysis showed that the dominant age of the mother was 29–37 years (75.7%), bachelor degree education level (85.7%), multiparous parity status (68.6%), and exclusive breastfeeding status (68.6%). The results showed that there was a significant relationship between social-information support (p = 0.042), instrumental (p = 0.013), emotional (p = 0.038), and assessment (p = 0.020) on the behavior of exclusive breastfeeding. CONCLUSION: Lack of social support from the family, including informational, instrumental, emotional, and assessment, would hinder exclusive breastfeeding behavior and impact on the failure of exclusive breastfeeding.

Relationship between Family Social Support and Exclusive Breastfeeding Behavior at Talise Health Center, Indonesia

BACKGROUND: The failure of exclusive breastfeeding has a big impact on the health of a child. Family social support is a factor that plays a major role in the behavior of exclusive breastfeeding. AIM: This study aimed to determine the relationship between social-informational support, emotional, instrumental, and family assessment support on exclusive breastfeeding behavior at Talise Health Center, Palu City. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The research method was quantitative, with a cross-sectional study design. The population was 70 mothers who have babies aged 7–24 months and live in the Talise Health Center working area. The sampling technique was total sampling. Data analysis was the chi square test with a significance level of p &lt;0.05 using SPSS. RESULTS: Univariate analysis showed that the dominant age of the mother was 29–37 years (75.7%), bachelor degree education level (85.7%), multiparous parity status (68.6%), and exclusive breastfeeding status (68.6%). The results showed that there was a significant relationship between social-information support (p = 0.042), instrumental (p = 0.013), emotional (p = 0.038), and assessment (p = 0.020) on the behavior of exclusive breastfeeding. CONCLUSION: Lack of social support from the family, including informational, instrumental, emotional, and assessment, would hinder exclusive breastfeeding behavior and impact on the failure of exclusive breastfeeding.