Analisis Dukungan Keluarga dan Sumber Informasi Terhadap Pelaksanaan Perawatan Metode Kanguru pada Bayi BBLRdi Puskesmas Kuprik

Analysis of Family Support and Information Sources for the Implementation of Kangaroo Care Method for Low BirthWeight Babies at Kuprik Community Health Center

Abstract

Background: Low Birth Weight (LBW) babies have a high risk of experiencing difficulties in maintaining body temperature and weight. Kangaroo Care Method (KMC) is an effective intervention to improve the health and growth of LBW babies through direct skin contact with the mother. However, its implementation requires good family support and access to correct information sources. Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between family support and information sources on the implementation of kangaroo care method for LBW babies at Kuprik Community Health Center. Method: This research method is quantitative research with an analytical survey approach. The sampling technique was purposive sampling with a sample of 30 respondents at Kuprik Community Health Center. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using the Chi Square statistical test. Results: The results showed that 16 respondents (53.3%) received good family support, 18 respondents (60%) obtained information sources from health workers, and 15 respondents (50%) carried out kangaroo care method routinely. Data analysis obtained p = 0.003 (<0.05) so there is a significant relationship between family support and the implementation of kangaroo care method. and p = 0.012 (<0.05) indicates a significant relationship between information sources and the implementation of kangaroo care. Conclusion: Family support and good information sources play an important role in the successful implementation of kangaroo care. It is hoped that the Community Health Center can develop educational strategies and family empowerment to improve the implementation of kangaroo care for LBW infants.