PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP IBU BALITA TERHADAP DETEKSI DINI TUMBUH KEMBANG ANAK DI PUSKESMAS LUBUK BUAYA

Abstract

Objective:  This study aims to describe the knowledge and attitudes of mothers about early detection of growth and development. Method: A cross-sectional research sample consisted of 94 mothers who had children aged 1-4 years in the Puskesmas Lubuk Buaya’s working area. The sampling technique is convenience sampling. The research instrument used a questionnaire on mothers’ knowledge and attitudes regarding early detection of growth and development. Result: The research showed that 69.1% of mothers had good knowledge, 12.8% had sufficient knowledge, and 18.1% had poor knowledge. Most mothers (64.9%) had a positive attitude and 35.1% had a negative attitude. Conclusion: This research concludes that most mothers already have good knowledge and positive attitudes, but there is still some knowledge and attitude that needs improvement.