THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POSTPARTUM FATIGUE AND BREASTFEEDING MOTIVATION IN EAST ACEH PROVINCE IN 2024
Keywords:
Postpartum Fatigue, Breastfeeding Motivation, Postpartum Mothers, Exclusive BreastfeedingAbstract
Postpartum fatigue is a common condition experienced by mothers after childbirth due to physical, physiological, and psychological changes during the postpartum period. Excessive fatigue may affect a mother's ability to care for her infant and can reduce her motivation to breastfeed. Breastfeeding motivation is an important factor in the success of exclusive breastfeeding and contributes significantly to infant health and development. This study aimed to determine the relationship between postpartum fatigue and breastfeeding motivation among postpartum mothers in the service area of Leubok Pempeng Community Health Center, Peureulak Subdistrict, East Aceh Regency, Aceh Province, in 2024. This study employed a quantitative correlational design. The population consisted of 56 postpartum mothers, and all participants were selected using a total sampling technique. Data were collected using the Postpartum Fatigue Scale (PFS) to assess fatigue levels and the Breastfeeding Motivational Instructional Measurement Scale (BMIMS) to measure breastfeeding motivation. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analyses with the Spearman Rank correlation test at a significance level of 0.05. The results indicated that most respondents experienced moderate levels of postpartum fatigue and moderate breastfeeding motivation. Statistical analysis showed a significant relationship between postpartum fatigue and breastfeeding motivation. Higher levels of fatigue were associated with lower motivation to breastfeed. Therefore, efforts to reduce postpartum fatigue may contribute to improving breastfeeding motivation among postpartum mother.
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