Peningkatan pengetahuan dan kepercayaan diri ibu hamil dalam mendukung keberhasilan ASI eksklusif
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https://doi.org/10.61251/cej.v4i2.410Keywords:
antenatal, ASI eksklusif, edukasi menyusui, ibu hamil, kepercayaan diriAbstract
Pemberian ASI eksklusif masih menjadi tantangan di berbagai negara, termasuk Indonesia. Rendahnya pengetahuan dan kurangnya kepercayaan diri ibu dalam menyusui menjadi salah satu faktor yang memengaruhi keberhasilan pemberian ASI eksklusif. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kepercayaan diri ibu hamil terkait menyusui melalui edukasi pada kelas antenatal. Kegiatan dilaksanakan di Balai Desa Kalirandu Gede, Kecamatan Cepiring, Kabupaten Kendal dan diikuti oleh 10 ibu hamil, sebagian didampingi oleh suami. Kegiatan dilakukan melalui tiga tahap, yaitu persiapan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi. Edukasi diberikan menggunakan metode ceramah, demonstrasi, diskusi, dan tanya jawab interaktif mengenai manfaat ASI, teknik menyusui, posisi dan perlekatan menyusui, serta ASI eksklusif. Evaluasi dilakukan menggunakan pre-test dan post-test yang terdiri dari 10 pertanyaan pengetahuan dan 5 pertanyaan terkait tingkat kepercayaan diri ibu dalam menyusui. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan peserta, ditandai dengan kenaikan nilai rata-rata dari 84,4 menjadi 96,7. Selain itu, tingkat kepercayaan diri ibu dalam menyusui juga meningkat dengan nilai rata-rata dari 4,3 menjadi 7,8. Sebagian besar persepsi yang kurang tepat terkait menyusui mengalami perbaikan setelah edukasi diberikan. Edukasi menyusui melalui kelas antenatal terbukti dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kepercayaan diri ibu hamil dalam mempersiapkan pemberian ASI eksklusif. Kegiatan ini diharapkan dapat mendukung keberhasilan menyusui dan meningkatkan kesehatan ibu serta bayi.
Exclusive breastfeeding remains a challenge in many countries, including Indonesia. Limited knowledge and low maternal confidence in breastfeeding are among the factors affecting the success of exclusive breastfeeding practices. This community service program aimed to improve pregnant women’s knowledge and confidence regarding breastfeeding through antenatal breastfeeding education. The activity was conducted at Kalirandu Gede Village Hall, Cepiring District, Kendal Regency, and involved 10 pregnant women, some of whom were accompanied by their husbands. The program consisted of three stages: Preparation, implementation, and evaluation. Breastfeeding education was delivered through lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and interactive question-and-answer sessions covering the benefits of breastfeeding, breastfeeding techniques, positioning and attachment, and exclusive breastfeeding practices. Evaluation was carried out using pre-test and post-test questionnaires consisting of 10 knowledge questions and 5 questions related to breastfeeding confidence. The results showed an improvement in participants’ knowledge, with the average score increasing from 84.4 to 96.7. Maternal confidence in breastfeeding also increased, with the average score rising from 4.3 to 7.8. Most misconceptions regarding breastfeeding decreased after the educational intervention. Breastfeeding education through antenatal classes was effective in improving pregnant women’s knowledge and confidence in preparing for exclusive breastfeeding. This activity is expected to support successful breastfeeding practices and improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
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