02598nas a2200253   4500008004100000024000700041245013100048210006900179260001700248300001200265490000700277520186300284653002802147653002002175653001302195100002002208700000502228700001702233700000502250700000502255700002402260700002002284856004002304       2023                        eng d  a1700aAnalysis of Factors Affecting the Behavior of Exclusive Breastfeeding in the Work Area of Werwaru Puskesmas Moa Lakor District0 aAnalysis of Factors Affecting the Behavior of Exclusive Breastfe  cOctober 2023  a829-8320 v153 a<p class="rtejustify">Exclusive breastfeeding is not only the best food for babies, but is important for the health of breastfeeding mothers and provides optimal growth for babies. Exclusive breastfeeding for babies aged 0 to 6 months and continued until the child is 2 years old can encourage healthy growth and development. This study aims to analyze the factors that influence exclusive breastfeeding behavior in the working area of the Werwaru Health Center, Moa Lakor District. This type of research is a quantitative analytic study with a cross sectional design. Respondents in this study were obtained using the proportional sampling method as many as 73 toddlers aged 6-24 months from the Werwaru Health Center, Moa Lakor District, which consisted of 6 villages (Werwaru, Klis, Pakty, Upyour, Syota, and Comfort) using a questionnaire and measuring instruments. anthropometry. Data processing was carried out using SPSS and for data analysis using statistical tests using univariate, bivariate and multivariate analysis tests. The results showed that internal factors that had an effect partially were knowledge while simultaneously namely perceptions of exclusive breastfeeding behavior in the Working Area of the Werwaru Health Center, Moa Lakor District. Meanwhile, external factors that have a partial effect are work and those that have a simultaneous effect are the support of the closest people to the behavior of exclusive breastfeeding in the Working Area of the Werwaru Health Center, Moa Lakor District. Suggestions for the government of Southwest Maluku Regency through the Werwaru Health Center, Moa Lakor District, to be able to improve the exclusive breastfeeding program by disseminating information on the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding in the morning for pregnant and lactating women so that mothers' knowledge increases.</p>
10aExclusive breastfeeding10aHealth centers.10aToddlers1 aAkse, Magdalena1 a1 aRazak, Amran1 a1 a1 aManyullei, Syamsuar1 aMallongi, Anwar  uhttps://www.phcogj.com/article/2125