Description Of Knowledge Of Mothers Of Infants Ages 0-1 Year About Infant Massage

Abstract

Baby massage is skin contact through the touch and affection of parents aimed at enhancing physical and psychological contact between the mother and the baby. Baby massage touch will stimulate the production of beta-endorphin hormones which will aid growth mechanisms and stimulate the production of oxytocin hormones while reducing the production of cortisol hormones, allowing babies and toddlers to become relaxed and calm, thus optimizing their development. The purpose of this research is to understand the knowledge of mothers of infants aged 0-1 years about baby massage. The research design used is descriptive with a Cross Sectional approach. The population in this study consists of all mothers of infants aged 0-1 years at the Posyandu RW 02 Sidomulyo Village, Semen District, Kediri Regency, totaling 26 respondents using total sampling. The research variable is the knowledge of mothers of infants aged 0-1 year about baby massage. Data collection was conducted using a questionnaire, data processing involved editing, coding, scoring, tabulating, and presenting. The research results show that out of 26 respondents surveyed, the majority of respondents had sufficient knowledge, with 14 respondents (53.85%), good knowledge with 8 respondents (30.77%), and a small portion with inadequate knowledge, totaling 4 respondents (15.38%). Based on the research results above, it is expected to improve the knowledge of mothers of infants from sufficient knowledge to good knowledge. Therefore, it is necessary to provide counseling from healthcare professionals about the importance of baby massage in supporting the growth and development of infants to mothers in their productive age.