Faktor–Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Pemberian ASI Eksklusif Pada Ibu Bekerja di Kelurahan Cipare Kota Serang

Infant and child mortality rate may be caused by not getting exclusive breastfeeding. One of the factors of inadequate breastfeeding is mothers difficulty in breastfeeding, especially working moms. The purpose of this research is to identify factors related to exclusive breastfeeding among working moms in Cipare Village at Work Area of Serang City Community Health Center. The research design is cross sectional. The sampling technique is purposive sampling with 51 respondents. The univariate data analysis was presented by frequency distribution, while the bivariate analysis by chi square. The univariate analysis showed that almost respondents did not give exclusive breastfeeding and almost respondents got support from their boss. The results of bivariate analysis showed a correlation between exclusive breastfeeding and parity status (p value 0.011), education background (p value 0.037), knowledge (p value 0.035), family support (p value 0.006), and boss support (p value 0.006). The understanding of the importance of exclusive breastfeeding really helps working moms breastfeed during 6 months. The research results may be a basis of evaluating working moms to optimize the use of lactation room and to keep exclusive breastfeeding for their babies.