The Effectiveness of Counseling on Complementary Food for Mothers and Supplementary Feeding for Increasing weight of Breastfed babies (12-24 Months of Age) in the Aceh Besar District of Indonesia
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https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2020.279.284Keywords:
Breastmilk, pediatric weight, stunting, supplementary feeding, supplementary food counselingAbstract
Background and Objective: The first 0-24 months of life is one of the most crucial periods for determining the quality of the development of children. This period is a critical time for brain development; consequently, nutrition should be prioritized throughout this time. One effort to realize the importance of nutrition for mothers is a counseling program on complementary foods and supplementary feeding to increase the baby’s nutrition. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of counseling on complementary food for mothers and supplementary feeding to increase the weights of infants aged 12-24 months. Materials and Methods: This study used a quasi-experimental design that included a pre- and post-tests in two groups. This research was conducted from August to December 2019 with 30 infants aged 12-24 months who were selected by purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon and the Mann-Whitney U tests. Results: Differences were found in the body weights of children (p = 0.00). The Mann-Whitney U test results showed no difference in body weights of children between the treatment and control group before treatment (p = 0.6); however, an average increase in body weight was found after the intervention. Therefore, counseling on complementary food for mothers may increase the weight of breastfed infants. Conclusion: The implementation of counseling on complementary food to enrich the mother’s breastmilk and supplementary feeding was found to be effective for increasing the weight of infants aged 12-24 months.
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