Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: May | Volume: 6 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 191-194
Factors Associated with the Performance of Midwives in Support of Exclusive Breastfeeding in the Working Area of the Padang City Primary Health Care, Indonesia
Lira Dian Nofita1, Afriwardi2, Andi Friadi3
1Master of Midwifery Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas, Padang City, Indonesia
2Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas, Padang City, Indonesia
3Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas, Padang City, Indonesia
Corresponding Author: Lira Dian Nofita
ABSTRACT
Background: The aim of this study was to analyze the factors associated with the performance of midwives in support of exclusive breastfeeding in the working area of the Padang City Primary Health Care, Indonesia in 2018.
Methods: This study used a cross sectional design. The study sample consisted of 64 midwives selected through a proportional random sampling. Analysis of data used bivariate analysis with chi-square test and multivariate analysis used binary logistic test. Data analysis used SPSS program.
Results: The results showed that knowledge, training, workload and attitude of midwife were positively associated with midwife performance. Among the factors, the workload was the most important factors contributing to exclusive breastfeeding. Dominant variable associated with performance of midwifes is workload with OR = 2.351.
Conclusion: The conclusions in this study are that there is an association of midwife's performance on workload. It is recommended that midwives improve the knowledge and skills of midwives as supporting performance and evaluating the next Mother and Infant Health service program.
Key words: Attitude, Knowledge, Motivation, Perception, Performance, Training
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