Infant Mortality In Indonesia Research Articles

A Review of Socioeconomic Factors Affecting Infant Survival in Indonesia

Infant survival is the infant's ability to survive until their first birthday. Indonesia has a high IMR. Previous research reported that socioeconomics is a crucial factor that must be discussed in solving the challenge of infant mortality in Indonesia, considering that Indonesia is a developing country with high socioeconomic disparities. This review aims to identify socioeconomic determinants affecting infant survival in Indonesia. According to Mosley and Chen's framework, the well-being and survival of infants are influenced by socioeconomic factors operating through proximate determinants identified at the individual, household, and community levels. The findings from this review are how socioeconomic variables are related to each other. Keywords: infant mortality, household, community

Child Marriage and Infant Mortality in Indonesia: A Spatial Analysis Approach

Spatial analysis approach is capable of identifying spatial clustering of Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) across districts/cities in Indonesia. This information is essential for policymakers when developing appropriate health interventions at districts/cities level. At delivery, maternal age is one of the strongest predictors of infant mortality, which is closely related to child marriage. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the relationship between child marriage and IMR in Indonesia, which was controlled by the influence of maternal, household, and health factors. The results showed that there were spatial dependency on IMR in Indonesia. Analysis Regression Spatial Durbin Model showed that child marriage had a positive and significant relationship with IMR. Furthermore, it was discovered that IMR was influenced by several explanatory variables in districts and neighboring cities. To reduce mortality rate, there was a need to increase health services by developing neighboring areas and building access to areas with good health facilities. Educational initiatives are also important, emphasizing the importance of delaying the age of marriage and enforcing the minimum age limits. This approach empowered every child to marriage carefully and had good reproductive health knowledge that could decrease IMR in Indonesia.
 

Description of The Management of A Normal Newborn 0-6 Hours In The Baby Mrs “I” At TPMB Sayang Ibu

Newborn (BBL) is a baby born with head presentation with a gestational age of 37 to 42 weeks, without the help of a device with a birth weight of 2500 to 4000 grams, no congenital defects, apgar score 7 (Reza, 2022). Based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the third goal on health and welfare, the infant mortality rate in Indonesia in 2020 is 24 per 1000 live births. Objective: Describe the management of normal newborns 0-6 hours on Mrs. "I" babies at TPMB dear mother Sengkang Wajo Regency.Method: This case study uses a qualitative descriptive case study design which is carried out with an observational survey to describe facts about a situation objectively.
 Results: From the results of research that has been conducted on ny "I" babies regarding the management of normal newborns 0-6 hours, namely umbilical cord cutting, apgar score assessment, IMD, Vit K injection, eye ointment, physical examination, immunization of hebatitis B and prevention of heat loss. Conclusion: The picture of normal newborn management of 0-6 hours in baby ny "I" has been done well. The care provided are: umbilical cord cutting and umbilical cord treatment, apgar score assessment, IMD, Vit K administration, eye ointment administration, physical examination, HB 0 administration and heat loss prevention.

Comparison of The Effectiveness of Bandotan Leaves (Ageratum conyzoides Linnaeus) and Sintrong Leaves (Crassocephalum crepidioides) Extracts on The Growth of The Bacteri Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538

Staphylococcus aureus is a leading cause of infections and infant mortality in Indonesia, especially pneumonia. According to data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health in 2022, pneumonia accounted for 14.4% of cases in infants and 9.4% in toddlers, with 1,475 cases reported in Cirebon city. Allergic reactions from antibiotics have become a serious issue in treatment, prompting the need for natural alternatives such as bandotan leaf (Ageratum conyzoides Linnaeus) and sintrong leaf (Crassocephalum crepidioides). The compounds alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, and tannins present in these leaves are believed to effectively inhibit bacterial growth. The study aims to compare the effectiveness of bandotan leaf extract (Ageratum conyzoides Linnaeus) and sintrong leaf extract (Crassocephalum crepidioides) on the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Experimental research with posttest-only control group design from April to July 2023. The study used 8 groups consisting of bandotan leaf extract (Ageratum conyzoides Linnaeus) and sintrong leaf extract (Crassocephalum crepidioides) at concentrations 50%, 75%, and 100%, as well as chloramphenicol (positive control) and DMSO 10% (negative control). Data were analyzed using One-way ANOVA, Post-hoc Tukey HSD, and Independent T-test. There is a comparison of the effectiveness of bandotan leaf extract (Ageratum conyzoides Linnaeus) and sintrong leaf extract (Crassocephalum crepidioides) against the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Sintrong leaf extract (Crassocephalum crepidioides) exhibits an average inhibitory zone effectiveness of ± 10.44083 mm (P-value 0.000). The Crassocephalum crepidioides extract group was the most effective in inhibiting the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.

PENGARUH PIJAT BAYI TERHADAP PENINGKATAN BERAT BADAN BAYI DENGAN RIWAYAT BBLR

According to World Health Organization guidelines, low birth weight (LBW) refers to a birth weight of less than 2500 grams. It is one of the leading causes of infant mortality in Indonesia and globally. Baby massage is one method that may be used to help a baby gain weight if they have a history of LBW. The purpose of the study is to examine the impact of infant massage at the DIANA District KUALA clinic on the rise in baby weight in those with a history of BBLR who are between the ages of three and four months. Pre-experimental in nature, this kind of study uses a single grub prestest-posttest design. The sample approach employed in this study is complete sampling, and the group includes infants with a history of LBW as young as 3–4 months old and up to 8 newborns. This study instrument uses questionnaires, with the dependent variable being the infant's weight reduction with a history of low birth weight (LBW) at ages three to four months and the independent variable being baby massage. Editing, coding, tabulating, and Wilcoxon statistical tests are all used in data management. The findings of this study demonstrated that the improvement of a baby's body with a history of LBW age 3–4 months after receiving a massage all good, that is, 8 people (100%) and the increase in baby weight with a history of LBW age 3–4 months who has not received a baby massage as a large is not good. Ha was approved based on the results of the Wilcoxon statistical tests, which revealed a significant value of p value = 0.001 < α (0.05). The study's findings indicates that infant massage may have an impact on a baby's rise in weight if the baby has a history of low birth weight (LBW) in KLINIK Bidan Neri Kec. Sunggal Kab. Deli Serdang Tahun 2023.

Morbidity and mortality of newborn from preeclampsia mother with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Preeclampsia is a major cause of maternal and infant mortality in Indonesia. Several studies have investigated the association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and adverse maternal, fetal, and neonatal outcomes. The studies found that SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of maternal morbidity and mortality related to hypertensive disorders, including preeclampsia. However, the studies did not provide specific information on the morbidity and mortality of newborns from mothers diagnosed with preeclampsia with conjunction SARS-CoV-2 infection. This hospital-based case-control study was conducted on 28 mother-infant pairs using a systematic sampling method from February 2021 to December 2021. Data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 26), and statistical tests including chi-square analysis, Fisher's exact test, Mann-Whitney U-test and independent t-test were performed to identify factors associated with study variables in a 95% confidence interval (CI). We conducted a prospective study involving the enrollment of 28 pregnant women with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection through RT-PCR tests. Within this cohort, a subset of 4 mothers (14.8%) were diagnosed with preeclampsia. Four preeclamptic patients (100%) experienced fatal outcomes. Furthermore, among the infants born to preeclamptic mothers with SARS-CoV-2 infections, two (50%) newborns not survive. One infant passed away shortly after birth at 30 weeks of gestation, while the other had intrauterine demise at 28 weeks of gestation. SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of maternal morbidity and mortality related preeclampsia.

Effectiveness of nesting and pronation on oxygen saturation in babies with respiratory distress syndrome

Background: The infant mortality rate in Indonesia is still relatively high at 15 per 1000 live births. Cause of Infant death can occur due to intrapartum complications, one of which is a respiratory system disorder in the form of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS). The nesting and prone positions intervention can be made to optimize the oxygenation status of babies with RDS. However, it is necessary to see the effectiveness of both positions in increasing oxygen saturation.Objective: This study aims to determine differences in oxygen saturation in infants with RDS who are given nesting and pronation.Methods: This is a quasi-experimental with a two-group pretest-posttest design. The total sample of 36 respondents was divided into the nesting and pronation group positions with the consecutive sampling technique. Oxygen saturation levels were measured using a pulse oximeter before and after the intervention for 15 minutes in one day. The analytical test is a paired t-test and an independent t-test.Results: The statistical test results for the pretest-posttest difference in oxygen saturation (p<0.05) in the pronation group increased by 3.6% compared to the nesting group by 0.3%, which means that the prone position is better at increasing oxygen saturation.Conclusion: Pronation is more effective in increasing oxygen saturation than nesting in infants with RDS. So, pronation can be used as a nursing intervention in infants with RDS.

THE EFFECT OF LOW BIRTH WEIGHT (LBW) ON NEONATAL DEATH IN GORONTALO CITY

Indonesia is a developing country with high maternal and infant mortality rates. One of the causes of infant mortality in Indonesia is the incidence of Low Birth Weight (LBW) of 38.85%. The number of neonatal deaths in Gorontalo City between 2018 - 2021 is 83 cases. The novelty of this research is the effect of LBW on neonatal death. This study aims to see the impact of LBW on neonatal mortality in Gorontalo City after controlling for maternal risk factors in the form of a history of complications and the frequency of ANC. The research design used was analytic with a case-control approach. The sample in this study consisted of 30 cases and 60 controls. The results of the survey show that from the effects of bivariate analysis, the history of complications variable has an Odds Ratio Crude value of 55 and an Odds Ratio Adjusted of 13 and the Mantel-Haenszel test value: p-value α (0.000 0.05). In contrast, Antenatal Care has an Odds Ratio Crude value of 28 and Odds Ratio Adjusted by 17 and the value of the Mantel-Haenszel test: p-value α (0.000 0.05). The Odds Ratio value for LBW is 20 with a p-value α (0.000 0.05). This study concludes that LBW has a 20 times risk of neonatal death (95% CI = 6.506 – 61.485)

The Relationship Between Mothers' Knowledge Level about Exclusive Breastfeeding and Providing Exclusive Breastfeeding Behavior

Child health problems in Indonesia are affected by the high infant mortality rate (IMR). One of the reasons for the high infant mortality rate in Indonesia is the low level of breastfeeding immediately after birth (initiation of breastfeeding) and exclusive breastfeeding. This study aimed to determine the relationship between mothers' knowledge and exclusive breastfeeding in the working area of ​​the sub-district health center. This study used an analytic survey study using a cross-sectional method. Data was collected using a questionnaire with a sample of 81 mothers with children aged 0-6 months, taking samples with purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using the Chi-Square test. Characteristics of the last educational research respondents 30 (37%) had junior high school education. The employment status of housewives was 34 (42%), 21 (25.9%) private, and 15 (18.5%) farmers. The average maternal age at productive age was 20-35, namely 46 (56.8%) mothers. The level of knowledge of mothers about exclusive breastfeeding mostly has a sufficient level of understanding of as many as 39 (48.1%) mothers. Mother behavior of infants aged 0-6 months mostly gave exclusive breastfeeding to their babies, as many as 47 (58%) mothers. There is a significant relationship between mothers' knowledge level about exclusive breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding to infants aged 0-6 months in the working area of ​​the Krai health center with a p-value of 0.001. Mothers should actively ask midwives to explain the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding to motivate mothers to provide it to their babies.

Perawatan luka jahitan perineum pada ibu nifas Di PMB Emy Lestari Purworejo

Introduction : The postpartum period is an important thing to attention in order to reduce maternal and infant mortality in Indonesia. The direct causes of maternal death in Indonesia are currently, infection (10%), and other causes. others (15%). The cause of puerperal infection from injury to the birth canal which is development of germs because the mother's immune after giving birth is still low, poor care and poor hygiene (Prawirohardjo, 2008). The study was conducted for 6 weeks from 28 October to 9 December 2019 at PMB Emy Lestari Purworejo, 10 postpartum mothers were found, of these 7 postpartum mothers has perineal wound. So, the author interested to research on postpartum mothers at PMB Emy Lestari Purworejo.
 Purpose: Knowing the effectiveness of perineal wound care in perineal wound healing in postpartum mothers at PMB Emy Lestari Purworejo.
 Methods: The type of research method used is descriptive analytic method. This research instrument used the results of examinations, observations or observations of the author, interviews with clients and supporting data listed in the maternal and child health book owned by the client.
 Results : The results of perineal wound care in postpartum mothers, 2 patients were slightly dry wounds on the 4th day, while 3 patients received slightly dry wounds on the 4th day, while the wound was slightly dry on day 6 in 2 patients.Conclusions: Caring for perineal wounds by washing with soap and applying betadine is effective to accelerate perineal wound healing and increase the comfort of postpartum women

Completeness and Accuracy of Immunization Status and Smoking Habits Associated with the Incidence of Acute Respiratory Infections in Toddlers in the Kaliasin Health Center Working Area

ARI is the leading cause of infectious disease morbidity and mortality in the world. Nearly four million people die from ARI every year. According to WHO in 2016, the morbidity and mortality rate of ARI is quite high, especially in toddlers. ARI is the number one cause of infant mortality in Indonesia. South Lampung Regency ranks first in the number of ARI cases in children under five every year. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with the incidence of ARI in toddlers. This study is a quantitative study with Cross Sectional design with a population of 2,578 toddlers and a sample of 126 toddlers. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling using univariate and bivariate analysis tests using Chi Square. Toddlers who experience ARI 39.7%, toddlers who have complete immunization status 62.7%, toddlers who have completeness and accuracy of immunization status 27.0% and who have smoking habits 57.9%. There is a relationship between completeness of immunization (p-value = 0.000) with OR 4.450 (CI 2.057-9.624), completeness and accuracy of immunization (p-value = 0.000) with OR 5.553 (CI 1.976-15.607) and smoking habits (p-value = 0.000) with OR 9.419 (CI 3.747-23.677) with the incidence of ARI in toddlers. It is expected that health workers can increase promotive and preventive efforts to the community in the form of counseling or socialization to provide knowledge related to ARI disease

Hubungan Masa Gestasi dengan Kejadian Ikterus Neonatorum

The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in Indonesia has decreased every year, even though it has not yet reached the MDGs target of 23 per 1000 live births. One of the causes of infant mortality in Indonesia is due to neonatal jaundice by 6%. The incidence of neonatal jaundice at Dr. Abdul Aziz Hospital is one of the cases that often occurs every year, in 2019 there were 55 cases out of 912 newborns. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between gestational age and the incidence of neonatal jaundice in dr. Abdul Aziz Singkawang hospital. The design of this research is observational analytic with a retrospective approach case control design. The research sample consisted of 60 infants consisting of 30 case samples and 30 control samples. The case sampling technique was consecutive sampling and the control sample was simple random sampling. Data analysis consisted of univariate analysis by calculating percentages and bivariate analysis using chi square test. The results obtained from the chi square test results with a value of ρ value 0.000 < 005, which means that there is a significant relationship between gestational age and the incidence of neonatal infertility.

Attitudes And Perceptions Driving Motivation And Intention To Vaccination In Pregnant Women (Survey In Penajam Paser Utara District)

The maternal mortality rate (MMR), neonatal mortality rate (NMR) and infant mortality rate (IMR) are important indicators for assessing the quality of health services in an area. The number of MMR and IMR in Indonesia is still quite high. This study aims to examine and analyze the relationship between attitudes, perceptions, motivation and intentions to do the Covid 19 vaccine in pregnant women with the research locus in North Penajam Paser Regency. Quantitative is a research method used with the Smart PLS Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis tool, 75 pregnant women were used as respondents. The results showed that attitudes and perceptions had a significant and positive effect on motivation, and motivation had a significant effect on the intention of pregnant women to be vaccinated. Attitudes and perceptions have a significant and positive effect on the intention of pregnant women to be vaccinated, both directly and indirectly.

EFFECTIVENESS OF COMBINATION OF MASSAGE THERAPY AND MUSIC ON BREATHING FREQUENCY AND WEIGHT IN PREMATURE INFANTS

Indonesia is listed at number 7 out of 10 countries with the highest infant mortality in the word based on WHO 2019 data. The most commond cause of infant mortality in Indonesia is low birth weight which can occur in premature babies. Vital sign are body parameters to assess the physiological function of the body’s vital organs or the body’s homeostatic mechanism. Various problems in premature infants include the risk of infection, difficulty breathing, hypothermia, poor sucking reflex, nutritional disorder, hypoglycemia, intracranial bleeding, meconium aspiration syndrome and hyperbilirubinemia. Premature babies are at risk for respiratory problems and impaired growth and development due to organ immaturity. Some interventions that can improve the health condition and growth and development of premature babies are massage therapy and music therapy.
 This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the combination of infant massage therapy and music on respiratory frequency and body weight in premature infants.
 The research method is quantitative using a quasi experiment with one group pre and posttest without control design on 10 premature babies, giving a combination of massage and music therapy for 7 days.
 The result of the Paired-sample t-Test showed p value 0,000 < 0,05 in respiratory frequency and p value 0,047 < 0,05 in body weight. These result indicate that the combination of massage therapy and music is effective on respiratory frequency and weight of premature babies.

HUBUNGAN ANTARA DUKUNGAN KELUARGA, SIKAP DAN MOTIVASI IBU TERHADAP KETEPATAN PEMBERIAN MP-ASI PADA BAYI USIA 6-23 BULAN DI PUSKESMAS CISAUK TAHUN 2022

Early breastfeeding is one of the causes of the high infant mortality rate in Indonesia. The Cisauk District Health Center in 2021 achieved the target of exclusive breastfeeding in accordance with the target of the Tangerang District Health Office, which was 60%. This study aims to determine the relationship between family support, attitudes and mother's motivation to the accuracy of complementary feeding for breastfeeding aged 6-23 months at the Puskesmas Cisauk District, Tangerang Regency in 2022. The research design used a cross sectional. The sample is 80 respondents using probability sampling technique. The research instrument used a questionnaire. Data analysis used univariate and bivariate. The results showed that 27.5% of respondents did not provide complementary feeding, 39% of respondents did not receive family support, 35% of respondents had a negative attitude, 28% of respondents were not motivated. There is a significant relationship between family support (p =0,037), attitude (p =0,001) and motivation (p = 0.004) on the accuracy of giving complementary feeding aged 6-23 months at the Cisauk Public Health Center, Tangerang Regency in 2022. The accuracy of giving complementary feeding influenced by family support, mother's attitude and motivation, It is hoped that mothers will pay more attention to when the right time is in giving complementary feeding, starting from the age of 6-23 months, mothers can be motivated in giving complementary feeding such as seeking more information from health workers , the internet as well as family and closest people, get maximum support from every family member as well as a positive mother's attitude about giving the right and proper complementary feeding. It is hoped that mothers can increase motivation related to accuracy in giving MP-ASI for infants aged 6-23 months by increasing knowledge and understanding about the importance of giving MP-ASI.

The Factors Associated with the Incidence of Low Birth Weight LBW

Maternal and child health issues are still national priority in Indonesia. LBW cases are one of the major causes of infant mortality in Indonesia. Up to the policies to improve the health status of mothers and children have only focused on mothers and children, and rarely involved the participation of families. Low birth weight (LBW) the main cause of infant mortality before the age of one month (neonates). One of the causes LBW is anemia in pregnant women. The objective of this study is to reveal the relationship of anemia, preeclampsia and CED simultaneously with the incidence of LBW at Kayuagung Regional Public Hospital in Ogan Komering Ilir (OKI) Regency in 2021. This is an analytical survey study using cross sectional research. The population of this study was all mothers giving birth at Kayuagung Regional Public Hospital in 2021. 860 mothers in total, and the number of sample was 97 respondents. The sampling technique was systematic random sampling. The data analysis was chi square statistical test, p value ≤ α value (0,05). The result of this on 97 respondents revealed that there was a relationship between anemia and the incidence of LBW p value = 0,002, there was a relantionsjip betweenpreeclampsia and the incidence og LBW p value = 0,000, and there was a relantionship between CED and the incidence of LBW p value = 0,000. Based on the results of the study, it is expected that midwives improve health services to the community in order to reduce infant mortality.

The Correlation Between Social Support and Adversity Quotient in Young Mothers with 0-1 Year Old Babies During The Covid-19 Pandemic

Infant mortality is one of the world’s most serious health problems. Under normal conditions, infant mortality in Indonesia is still a serious concern and is increasingly becoming a major challenge, especially in the current pandemic situation. The government has designated COVID-19 as a national nonnatural disaster and stated that there was an increase in infant mortality during the pandemic. One of the factors in the high number of infant mortality is early marriage. The initial interview indicated that some mothers experience problems and anxiety in caring for babies aged 0-1 years during the COVID-19 pandemic which is expected to affect the mental health of mothers. The study aimed to find out the adversity quotient and social support in young mothers with children aged 0-1 years during the covid-19 pandemic, and to find out the relationship between adversity quotient and social support. The methods used in this research are descriptive analysis and correlational analysis. The sample number in the study was 124 respondents. The measurement instruments in this study were 50 items on the adversity quotient scale and 12 items on social support scales that had a reliability of .969 and .915, respectively. The results showed that most young mothers with children 0-1 years old during the pandemic had adversity quotient and social support that belonged to the high category. There is a positive and significant association between social support and quotient adversity in young mothers with children 0-1 years old during the pandemic times. Keywords: social support, adversity quotien

EMPOWERMENT OF MIDWIVES AS DIGITAL HEALTH INFORMATION AGENTS AS AN EFFORT TO SAVE MOTHERS AND NEWBORN BABIES

The advancement of communication and information technology in Indonesia has become one of its strengths for handling maternal and infant mortality in Indonesia; with good skills in managing information using advanced technology and information sources from a midwife, the public will more easily recognize the signs of an emergency felt by pregnant women. and will give birth. This community service activity is carried out to increase the knowledge and ability of midwives to manage sources of maternal and newborn health information. The activity was carried out in Waluya District, Karawang Regency, and was attended by 20 midwives in the area. The activity found an increase in the knowledge and ability of midwives to manage digital information by 40%.

Pemodelan angka kematian bayi di Indonesia menggunakan Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR) dan Mixed Geographically Weighted Regression (MGWR)

The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is fundamental indicator that reflects the health status in the surrounding community. The Infant Mortality Rate is still categorized as high in Indonesia. Therefore, this study aims to determine the appropriate model in estimating the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and to find out the factors that influence the IMR in Indonesia. The data in this study was secondary which obtained from the Indonesia Health Profile. The estimation was carried out using Geograpically Weigthed Regression (GWR) and Mixed Geographically Weigthed Regression (MGWR) models. The GWR model is development of regression that consider spatial factors. While the MGWR model is a combination of regression and GWR with several variables influence locally. but the rest goes globally. The result showed that the MGWR model was the best model compared to the GWR model with the lowest AIC value selection standart. The MGWR model with weighted Adactive Kernel Gaussian found that locally influencing factors were infants who were exclusively breastfed (ASI) and infants who received early initiation of breastfeeding (IMD), while globally influencing factors were infants who were given vitamin A, low birth weight (LBW) delivery services at health facilities and pregnant women receiving bloodsupplementing tables (TTD).
 Keywords: Adaptive of kernel Gaussian, AIC, the infant mortality rate, GWR, MGWR MSC2020: 62M10

Comparison of Negative Binomial Regression Model and Geographically Weighted Poisson Regression on Infant Mortality Rate in South Sulawesi Province

The number of infant mortality cases is an important indicator to assess the quality of a country's public health. A number of studies argue that the case of infant mortality has a close relation to the living area condition and the social status of the parents. Indirectly, the quality of life of babies in a country will impact the nation's quality of life in general. Therefore, many efforts are required to reduce the infant mortality in Indonesia. One of the steps that could be done to overcome this issue is to analyze the causative factors. The statistical method that has been developed for data analysis taking into account current spatial factors is the Geographically Weighted Poisson Regression (GWPR) with a weighted Bisquare kernel function. Based on the partial estimation with the GWPR model, there are seven groups based on significant variables that affect the number of infant deaths in South Sulawesi Province. Of the seven groups formed, the first group is the Selayar Islands where all variables have a significant effect. This needs to be a concern for the South Sulawesi provincial government to improve facilities and infrastructure in the Selayar Islands, of course the location which is very far from the city center can affect access to drug reception, medical personnel and so on. Based on the results of the analysis of the factors that affect the number of infant deaths in South Sulawesi Province using a negative binomial regression approach and GWPR with a bisquare kernel weighting, it can be concluded that the GWPR model used is the best for analyzing the number of infant deaths in South Sulawesi Province because it has an AIC value. The smallest is 167.668.