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A Qualitative Study Exploring Culture of Breastfeeding in Balinese Society

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Francisca Shanti Kusumaningsih* , Yeni Rustina , Nani Nurhaeni , Sri Murni 4
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1 Doctoral Student, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia Depok, Indonesia

2 Professor of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia Depok, Indonesia

3 Doctor of Nursing, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia Depok, Indonesia

4 Doctor of Anthropology, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Social and Pollitical Sciences, Universitas Indonesia Depok, Indonesia

*E-mail of the corresponding author: franciscashanti@unud.ac.id

Exclusive breastfeeding until 6 months old has been recommended as the best way to provide the nutrients needed by

children in their early life. However, exclusive breastfeeding has not reached the target number. This can be caused by

although mothers know the benefits of breastfeeding and have a positive attitude towards exclusive breastfeeding, culture is

more influential than knowledge and attitudes. The purpose of this study was to identify the culture related to breastfeeding

in Balinese society. This study used a qualitative research method, using purposive sampling and snowball. In-depth

interviews were conducted face-to-face at the participants' homes. Participants were 20 mothers who had babies in the North

Badung area, Bali. All interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using a content analysis approach. Five

major themes were identified: (a) Postnatal culture; (b) Support for breastfeeding mothers; (c) Infant feeding; (d)

Breastfeeding problems; and (e) Efforts to promote breastfeeding. The culture that exists in the community can support or

hinder the process of exclusive breastfeeding. However, the culture can be modified according to current developments.

Nurses and other health workers must work together and negotiate in a culture to support parents and communities to

maximize exclusive breastfeeding to improve infant health.