Factors Associated with Motivation to Provide Exclusive Breastfeeding among Post-ERACS Cesarean Section Mothers at RSIA Bina Medika, Indonesia
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Saksi Wirasanti
Vivi Silawati
Rukmaini
Background: Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of life; however, its implementation remains suboptimal among post-cesarean mothers, particularly those undergoing the Enhanced Recovery After Caesarean Section (ERACS) protocol.
Objective: This study aimed to analyze factors associated with maternal motivation to provide exclusive breastfeeding among post-ERACS mothers.
Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted among 60 postpartum mothers using total sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using Chi-Square tests.
Results: Occupation, knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy, lifestyle, perceived benefits and barriers, sociocultural factors, and family support were significantly associated with maternal motivation (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Maternal motivation to provide exclusive breastfeeding is influenced by psychosocial, behavioral, and environmental factors.
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