The Relationship Between Maternal Knowledge and Complementary Food Provision and the Incidence of Diarrhea in Infants at the Kakaskasen Community Health Center

Authors

  • Enita Elhud Universitas Sariputra Indonesia Tomohon Author
  • Ns. Irwan E Walanda, S.Kep., M.Kep Universitas Sariputra Indonesia Tomohon Author
  • Anggela Adam Universitas Sariputra Indonesi Tomohon Author
  • Jetty Mongdong Universitas Sariputra Indonesi Tomohon Translator
  • Sendy J.Owu Universitas Sariputra Indonesi Tomohon Translator

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70524/zn6hbr34

Keywords:

Maternal knowledge; Provision of complementary feeding; Incidence of diarrhea; in infants

Abstract

Diarrhea is a common health problem experienced by infants and can be influenced by various factors, including maternal knowledge and the practice of providing complementary foods (MP-ASI). This study aims to determine the relationship between maternal knowledge and the provision of MP-ASI with the incidence of diarrhea in infants in the working area of the Kakaskasen Community Health Center in December 2024–January 2025. The study used a quantitative method with a chi-square test. The results showed a significant relationship between the provision of MP-ASI and the incidence of diarrhea (ρ = 0.001; p < 0.05). A total of 62% of mothers had good knowledge, while 38% had poor. The analysis showed a significant relationship between maternal knowledge and the incidence of diarrhea (ρ = 0.014; p < 0.05). It was concluded that good maternal knowledge and appropriate practices of providing MP-ASI play an important role in reducing the risk of diarrhea in infants. Continuous education regarding nutrition and early detection of diarrhea symptoms are needed to support infant health.

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Published

2025-12-31

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Desember

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Copyright (c) 2025 Enita Elhud, Ns. Irwan E Walanda, S.Kep., M.Kep, Anggela Adam (Author); Jetty Mongdong, Sendy J.Owu (Translator)

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The Relationship Between Maternal Knowledge and Complementary Food Provision and the Incidence of Diarrhea in Infants at the Kakaskasen Community Health Center. (2025). DHARMA MEDIKA, 5(2), 52-61. https://doi.org/10.70524/zn6hbr34