Family support is the strongest predictor that influences mother’s self-efficacy level on complementary feedings practices among toddlers in Tengger tribe
ISSN: 0034-6659
Article publication date: 29 February 2024
Issue publication date: 10 April 2024
Abstract
Purpose
The low rate of exclusive breastfeeding and the early introduction of complementary feeding are among the causes of nutritional problems in children. The national coverage of exclusive breastfeeding in 2019 was 67.7%, surpassing the target of the 2019 Strategic Plan, which was 50%. However, there are still several practices of early and inappropriate complementary feeding (32.3%) that can be contributing factors to malnutrition problems in children. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence mother’s self-efficacy levels regarding complementary feeding practices among toddlers in the Tengger tribe.
Design/methodology/approach
The study conducted was an observational study with a cross-sectional design. It focused on mothers with children aged 6–24 months in Wonokitri village, East Java. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and information from the local health center. The analysis involved univariate and bivariate analysis using the chi-square test.
Findings
Most mothers were aged 20–34 years (78.9%), had a good level of knowledge (61.4%), the last education level of fathers and mothers was high school (47.4%; 54.4%), parents work as farmers (86.0%; 61.4%), Hinduism (98.2%), family income is less than the minimum wage (78.9%), and mothers receive good family support (73.7%). Most toddlers were boys (56.1%), aged 13–24 months (68.4%), and the second child (66.7%). Family support was the only factor that was significantly related to a mother’s self-efficacy in complementary breastfeeding practices (p-value = 0.042).
Research limitations/implications
It is hoped that more families and health workers will support mothers in giving food to their babies based on the guidelines.
Originality/value
This paper collects evidence from indigenous people of the Tengger tribe.
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Acknowledgements
The authors would like to express their deepest gratitude to Universitas Airlangga for funding this research through Faculty Excellence Research program (Grant No. 251/UN3/2022). The authors would also like to express their gratitude to all participants who were involved in this study.
Conflict of interest: The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest in this study.
Citation
Muniroh, L., Sulistyorini,, Y. and Abihail,, C.T. (2024), "Family support is the strongest predictor that influences mother’s self-efficacy level on complementary feedings practices among toddlers in Tengger tribe", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 54 No. 3, pp. 535-546. https://doi.org/10.1108/NFS-07-2023-0158
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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