The relationship between maternal employment and exclusive breastfeeding in Moyag Tampoan Village, East Kotamobagu District

Authors

  • Hartati Simbala Bachelor of Midwifery Study Program , Faculty of Health Sciences , ITSK RS dr. Soepraoen, Malang, Indonesia
  • Anik Sri Purwanti Bachelor of Midwifery Study Program , Faculty of Health Sciences , ITSK RS dr. Soepraoen, Malang, Indonesia
  • Linda Ika Puspita Ariati Bachelor of Midwifery Study Program , Faculty of Health Sciences , ITSK RS dr. Soepraoen, Malang, Indonesia
  • Fitria Dyah Ayu Pangerti Bachelor of Midwifery Study Program , Faculty of Health Sciences , ITSK RS dr. Soepraoen, Malang, Indonesia

Keywords:

exclusive breastfeeding, Mother's employment, relationship, working mothers

Abstract

Exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months is essential for optimal infant gro th and development. Ho ever, maternal employment often becomes a barrier due to limited time and lack of workplace support. This study examines the relationship between maternal occupation and exclusive breastfeeding in Moyag Tampoan Village, East Kotamobagu District. This analytical cross-sectional study involved 16 mothers with infants aged 0–6 months, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed with the Fisher’s Exact Test (α = 0.05). The analysis sho ed a significant relationship bet een maternal occupation and exclusive breastfeeding (p = 0.000). Working mothers were less likely to provide exclusive breastfeeding compared to non- orking mothers. Maternal employment significantly affects exclusive breastfeeding. Working mothers face greater challenges in maintaining exclusive breastfeeding. This study aimed to analyze the relationship bet een maternal employment and exclusive breastfeeding in Moyag Tampoan Village

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2026-06-01

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Simbala, H., Purwanti, A. S., Ariati, L. I. P., & Pangerti, F. D. A. (2026). The relationship between maternal employment and exclusive breastfeeding in Moyag Tampoan Village, East Kotamobagu District. Journal of Health and Midwifery Soepraoen, 1(3), 151–157. Retrieved from https://johmis.itsk-soepraoen.ac.id/index.php/johmis/article/view/48

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Vol. 1 No. 3 (2026): JOHMIS Vol 1. No. 3

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