STRENGTHENING KNOWLEDGE AND MOTIVATION OF BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS IN THE ACCURACY OF GIVING MPASI THROUGH THE VIDEO ^REFORMASI (READY FOR MPASI)^

Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Abstract

Background: Complementary foods for breast milk (MPASI) is a complementary food to breast milk for babies aged 6-24 months. MPASI helps develop eating skills and the process of adapting to food. Recearch aimed to find out the effect of the video ^REFORMASI (Ready For MPASI)^ on the knowledge and motivation of breastfeeding mothers regarding the appropriateness of giving MPASI in the Sokaraja District.

Methods: This research used Quasi experiment with control group pretest and posttest design. The sampling technique used quota sampling, a total sample of 92 respondents, namely 46 intervention groups and 46 control groups. Data analysis used the Mann-Withney Test.

Results: The results showed that there were differences in knowledge and motivation scores before and after being given the video ^REFORMASI (Ready For MPASI)^ with a significance value of p=0.000 (p<0.05) on the knowledge variable, and the value of pp=0.000 (p<0.05) on the motivationa variable.

Conclusion: The video ^REFORMASI (Ready For MPASI)^ is effect for increasing knowledge and motivation about complementary foods for breastfeeding mothers.

Keywords: Complementary feeding, video, motivation, breastfeeding, mother

Topic: Nutrition and functional food