The coparation between exclusive breastfeeding and infant’s development at the age of 6 months in RSKIA Pertiwi Makassar South Sulawesi Indonesia

Abstract

Background: The growth and development of children is influenced by nutritional factors, one of which is exclusive breastfeeding. It is known that until the age of 6 months of breastfeeding. (ASI) is an ideal food for babies both in terms of physical and psychological health. Research Purpose: This research compare development of babies aged 6 months who were breastfed exclusion and not exclusively breastfed. Research method: This study uses a case control design and conducted in 2017. The research subjects infants aged 6 months were exclusively breastfed and not breastfed exclusively in RSKIA Pertiwi Makassar. Development of infants assessed with the scale KPSP (Pre-Screening Questionnaire Development). exclusive breastfeeding effect on the development analyzed by t. Conclusion: The results showed the development of exclusively breastfed infants given a significant (p <0.05), clinically obtained the value of OR 36, 75 means that infants fed exclusively breastfed increased 36, 75 times more suitable compared groups of infants who are not breastfed exclusively.