Maternal Age and Exclusive Breastfeeding: A Cross-Sectional Study in Kaba-Kaba Village, Bali
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Exclusive Breastfeeding, Maternal Age, Reproductive Age, Community HealthAbstract
Background: Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of life; however, coverage remains inconsistent across regions despite national improvements. Maternal age is considered a potential factor influencing breastfeeding success.
Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationship between maternal age and exclusive breastfeeding.
Methods: A quantitative study with a correlational design and retrospective data collection approach was conducted among 140 mothers with infants aged 6–24 months. Participants were selected using non-probability sampling. Maternal age was categorized into reproductive and high-risk age groups, while exclusive breastfeeding status was obtained through structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test with a significance level of p < 0.05.
Results: Of the 140 respondents, 54 (38.6%) practiced exclusive breastfeeding, while 86 (61.4%) did not. The Chi-square test showed a statistically significant association between maternal age and exclusive breastfeeding (p = 0.036). Since the p-value was less than the significance level of 0.05, this indicates that maternal age was significantly related to exclusive breastfeeding practices.
Conclusion: Maternal age was significantly associated with exclusive breastfeeding practices. Mothers within the optimal reproductive age range were more likely to provide exclusive breastfeeding. These findings highlight the importance of age-sensitive breastfeeding education and maternal support programs.
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