Phenomenological Study: Perception of Angkola Batak Customary Figures On Exclusive Breastfeeding for Infants Aged 0-6 Months in Padangsidimpuan City
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https://doi.org/10.56294/saludcyt20252691Keywords:
Perception, Traditional Figure, Angkola Batak Tribe, Exclusive Breastfeeding, Babies 0-6 MonthsAbstract
Introduction: exclusive breastfeeding is the provision of only breast milk (ASI) to newborns up to 6 months of age without any additional food except vitamins and medicines. The purpose of this study was to explore in depth the perceptions of traditional leaders of the Batak Angkola tribe regarding exclusive breastfeeding for infants aged 0-6 months in Padangsidimpuan City.
Method: the research design was phenomenological. The data collection method was carried out through in-depth interviews. A purposive sampling method was used to select participants who met the criteria as participants. The participants in this study were 12 people consisting of Hatobangon, Mora, Kahanggi, Anak Boru, Husbands and Health Workers in Padangsidimpuan City. The transcribed interview results were analyzed using content analysis.
Results: the results of this study found 4 themes that reflect the phenomenon studied. These themes are the views of traditional leaders on exclusive breastfeeding, husband's support in providing exclusive breastfeeding, the role of health workers in the success of exclusive breastfeeding and cultural influences on exclusive breastfeeding.
Conclusion: we live in an area that still upholds culture, customs, and habits that are still frequently practiced. It is not uncommon for these traditional activities to intentionally or unintentionally cancel the provision of exclusive breastfeeding, such as giving honey/sugar/salt to babies before the baby is 6 months old. Attending traditional events is not a problem as long as it does not interfere with exclusive breastfeeding, but it will be a problem if all babies will have their exclusive breastfeeding canceled if they participate in these traditional activities. It is recommended that the local government can embrace traditional leaders in Padangsidimpuan City to be able to make the provision of exclusive breastfeeding for babies aged 0-6 months a success.
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Copyright (c) 2025 Lola Pebrianthy, Masni, Nurhaedar Jafar, Sudirmas Nasir, Arsunan, Apik Indarty Moedjiono, Indra Fajarwati Ibnu, Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika, Anwar Mallongi (Author)
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