FENOMENA PEMBERIAN ASI EKSLUSIF (STUDI PADA IBU-IBU MENYUSUI DI KECAMATAN TANJUNGPINANG BARAT, KOTA TANJUNGPINANG)

Abstract

^{Exclusive breastfeeding according to the WHO definition is only breastfeeding babies without additional food or drinks until the age of 6 months. Husband's support is the most meaningful support for breastfeeding mothers. Perna husband is needed for the success of exclusive breastfeeding. Husbands can play an active role in the success of breastfeeding, especially exclusive breastfeeding because the husband will also determine the smoothness of the reflex for breastfeeding. The purpose of this study was to determine the role and involvement of husbands in the success of breastfeeding for mothers in Tanjungpinang Barat District. This study uses  structuration theory to illustrate that the problem of the phenomenon of exclusive breastfeeding and the need for support and the role of the husband are structural problems. Structuration theory emphasizes the importance of husband and wife's social interaction which, when applied, leads to the optimization of this role. The husband's role in supporting exclusive breastfeeding is a sociological phenomenon. The method used in this research is a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data collection techniques were carried out by observation, in-depth interviews and documentation. Lack of information regarding support for exclusive breastfeeding in the West Tanjungpinang region results in a lack of husband's support in supporting breastfeeding mothers. Mothers also need support from the people around them to support the success of exclusive breastfeeding behavior, both from the family and from health workers. The role of the husband is very large in the success or failure of the mother in exclusive breastfeeding.}