Fathers help to improve breastfeeding practice: Can Indonesian fathers provide the same help?

  • Februhartanty J
  • Muslimatun S
  • Septiari A
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The objectives of this paper are i) to explore factors influencing practices of timely breastfeeding initiation and exclusive breastfeeding with special attention on factors related to the roles of father; and ii) to elaborate possible factors influencing father's roles in breastfeeding based on literatures from the developed world. Studies conclude that father's roles in supporting breastfeeding include participation in decision on infant feeding mode, involvement in child care taking and household tasks, as well as being the protector and the family provider. They also explore that the quality of couple relationship, parental knowledge and attitudes, characteristics of parental function, and the burden on the family economy are barriers which discourage fathers from being supportive towards breastfeeding. Indonesian fathers may influence breastfeeding in the same way and also experience similar barriers. However, due to different exposure to norms, beliefs, and cultures, a specific study on this matter is very relevant to be carried out in Indonesia prior to any breastfeeding promotion targeted to fathers. ABSTRACT Makalah ini bertujuan untuk menggali literatur tentang i) faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi inisiasi dini menyusui dan pemberian ASI eksklusif, terutama faktor yang berkaitan dengan peran ayah, dan ii) faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi peran ayah tersebut. Studi-studi di negara maju menyimpulkan bahwa peran ayah dalam mendukung pemberian ASI mencakup keikutsertaannya dalam pengambilan keputusan untuk pola pemberian makan bayi, perawatan/pengasuhan bayi, pekerjaan rumah tangga, dan kegiatan sebagai pencari nafkah keluarga. Studi-studi lain juga dari negara maju menunjukkan bahwa kualitas kehidupan pernikahan, pengetahuan dan sikap, karakteristik parenting, dan beban ekonomi keluarga dapat menjadi kendala sehingga ayah tidak dapat memberikan dukungan yang semestinya terhadap pemberian ASI. Ayah di Indonesia mungkin dapat memberikan dukungan serupa terhadap pemberian ASI dan mengalami kendala yang mirip seperti yang dialami ayah di negara maju. Namun karena mereka dilingkupi oleh norma, kepercayaan, dan budaya yang berbeda, maka sebuah studi tentang peran ayah di Indonesia terhadap pemberian ASI sangat diperlukan.

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Februhartanty, J., Muslimatun, S., & Septiari, A. M. (2007). Fathers help to improve breastfeeding practice: Can Indonesian fathers provide the same help? Universa Medicina, 26(2), 90–100.

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