Women Experiences of Exclusive Breastfeeding in Aceh, Indonesia

Aida Fitri, Aida Fitri, Aida Fitri, Budi Wahyuni, Budi Wahyuni, Elsi Hapsari, Elsi Hapsari, Darmawati

2018

Abstract

Exclusive breastfeeding is the most ideal meal for infants aged 0 - 6 months and provides substantial benefits for the baby and the mother. Although there are many studies and publications on the benefits of breastfeeding, but the number of exclusive breastfeeding in global coverage has not increased significantly. Myths and erroneous beliefs about breastfeeding is still developing in some areas in Indonesia as well as in Aceh. This study aim to describe the meaning of exclusive breastfeeding experience of women in Aceh. This qualitative research with phenomenological approach. There were 9 participants participated in the study consist of six mothers who have succeed exclusive breastfeeding and three additional participants. Data collection was using semi-structured and in-depth interviews. The study’s themes are consist of being a mother, breastfeeding resilient for sake of the baby, knowledge is the key to successful, and cultural practices is not a mistake. Mothers should be able to modify cultural practices to decrease the chance of disturbance or even fail the process of exclusive breastfeeding. Exclusive breastfeeding is believed to be the best choice for children and mother and described as a success of mothers in carrying out their role.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Fitri A., Wahyuni B., Hapsari E. and Darmawati. (2018). Women Experiences of Exclusive Breastfeeding in Aceh, Indonesia. In Proceedings of the Aceh International Nursing Conference - Volume 1: AINC, ISBN 978-989-758-413-8, pages 193-198. DOI: 10.5220/0008396300002442

in Bibtex Style

@conference{ainc18,
author={Aida Fitri and Budi Wahyuni and Elsi Hapsari and Darmawati},
title={Women Experiences of Exclusive Breastfeeding in Aceh, Indonesia},
booktitle={Proceedings of the Aceh International Nursing Conference - Volume 1: AINC,},
year={2018},
pages={193-198},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0008396300002442},
isbn={978-989-758-413-8},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the Aceh International Nursing Conference - Volume 1: AINC,
TI - Women Experiences of Exclusive Breastfeeding in Aceh, Indonesia
SN - 978-989-758-413-8
AU - Fitri A.
AU - Wahyuni B.
AU - Hapsari E.
AU - Darmawati.
PY - 2018
SP - 193
EP - 198
DO - 10.5220/0008396300002442