Maidira Kariyanti, Irwan Budiono, Chatila Maharani

Related Factors in Exclusive Breastfeeding of Plywood Workers of PT. X Kranggan District, Temanggung Regency

Introduction

Related factors in exclusive breastfeeding of plywood workers of pt. X kranggan district, temanggung regency. This study examines factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding among plywood workers at PT. X, Temanggung. Key findings highlight the impact of education, work duration, and health worker support.

Abstract

Exclusive breastfeeding is the best nutrition for babies, but its coverage in Indonesia remains low, including in Temanggung Regency. Working mothers, especially in large industries like PT. X, often face challenges due to facility constraints, company policies, and other factors. This study aims to identify factors related to exclusive breastfeeding among working mothers at PT. X, Kranggan District, Temanggung Regency. It is an observational quantitative study with a crosssectional design conducted via direct interviews with 56 plywood worker respondents at PT. X using a validated questionnaire. The results showed a significant relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and educational attainment (p=0.028), parity (p=0.042), duration of work (p=0.024) and family support (p=0.004). However, no significant relationship was found with knowledge (p= 0.080), maternal attitudes towards exclusive breastfeeding (p=0.086), maternal age (p=0.367), availability of breastfeeding facilities (p=0.091), distance traveled from home to work (p=0.104), travel time from home to workplace (p=0.280), husband support (p=0.086), co-worker support (p=0.080) and health worker support at work (p=0.101). The multivariate model revealed that education level (p=0.019), length of work (p=0.035), and occupational health workforce support (p=0.050) were the most influential factors. This study concludes that education, length of employment, and support of health workers in the workplace have a significant effect on exclusive breastfeeding at PT. X, Kranggan District, Temanggung Regency.

Review

This study on the factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) among plywood workers at PT. X in Temanggung Regency addresses a critical public health challenge, given the persistently low EBF coverage in Indonesia. By focusing on a specific industrial population of working mothers, the research offers valuable insights into the unique barriers encountered in a demanding work environment. The timely identification of these factors is crucial for developing targeted interventions and policies aimed at improving breastfeeding practices within industrial settings and beyond. The research employed a quantitative, cross-sectional design, utilizing direct interviews with 56 plywood worker respondents, which is an appropriate methodology for initial exploration of related factors in this specific population. The findings reveal a nuanced picture, with educational attainment, parity, duration of work, and family support initially showing significant relationships with EBF. Crucially, the multivariate analysis further refined these insights, pinpointing education level, length of employment, and the support of occupational health workers as the most influential determinants. The comprehensive assessment of numerous factors, including those found not significant, provides a robust understanding of the complex environment faced by these working mothers. While the study provides valuable contributions, its cross-sectional design limits the ability to infer causality, suggesting that longitudinal research would be beneficial to track the evolving impact of these factors over time. Additionally, the focus on a single industry in a specific district, while offering detailed insights, may limit the generalizability of the findings to broader industrial sectors or diverse geographical locations. Despite these limitations, the identified influential factors offer clear and actionable implications for workplace health promotion. Interventions should prioritize enhancing educational support for mothers, implementing supportive policies for long-term employees, and strengthening the presence and accessibility of occupational health worker support within industrial environments to effectively promote exclusive breastfeeding.

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