CAKUPAN PEMBERIAN ASI EKSKLUSIF: AKURASI DAN INTERPRETASI DATA SURVEI DAN LAPORAN PROGRAM

Abstract

Accuracy and interpretation of reported of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates is essential in order to understand the true picture of exclusive breastfeeding status in one country. In Indonesia, it was reported that exclusive breastfeeding rate among infants aged under six months is varied depending on its definition and data collection methods. Data of exclusive breastfed rates among infants aged under six months ranged from 15, 3% to 74, 2%. Accuracy and interpretation of these rates are important for the health program development. The danger of misinterpreting these data and false assuming that Indonesia has achieved a high exclusive breastfeeding rate by health workers lead to accept the believe that no further effort should be made in this area. This will be a potential problem for further improvement of practicing exclusively breastfeeding in fields. The difference of data survey and interpretation of various definitions of EBF should be based on the relevant literatures. It is strongly recommended that interpretation of exclusive breastfeeding rates should be carefully evaluated on the basis of its definitions and survey methods used.