Pemberian Asi dan MP - Asi Terhadap Pertumbuhan

Abstract

Malnutrition in infants will cause growth and developmental disorders if not addressed early can continue into adulthood. Age 0-24 months is a period of rapid growth and development as well as a critical period. Needs can be met from breastfeeding and support of complementary feeding. The aim of the study was to measure the relationship between breastfeeding and complementary feeding with infant growth at 6-24 months. The research was conducted cross sectional from February to March 2016 in Lamreung Aceh Besar. Samples that infants aged 6-24 months were selected at random. Sample and respondent identity data, breastfeeding and complementary feeding were conducted by interview and observation, while growth data through anthropometry measurement of HFA. The results showed a significant association between breastfeeding (p = 0,000, OR = 21.0) and complementary feeding (p= 0,006; OR= 6,5) with infant growth of 6-24 months. In conclusion, the low level of exclusive breastfeeding and poor delivery of complementary feeding is related to the number of children who can not grow normally. Suggested, needs to be done in a comprehensive counseling and counseling by health workers to improve exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding.