Family-Center Approach (Fca) Model In Strengthening Breastfeeding Competencies In Primary Women

Abstract

Introduction: Many factors significantly contribute to the success of exclusive breastfeeding, with the main determinants of the family-centered approach, which includes support from the partner, parents, and relatives who collectively play an important role throughout the breastfeeding journey. The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the family-center approach model in improving breastfeeding competence among primary women. Methods: We conducted a quasi-experimental design study using pre-test and post-test with a control group framework, involving 34 respondents who were selected through total sampling. The respondents consisted of primipara women who are currently exclusively breastfeeding and their family members. We distributed the respondents evenly into control and intervention groups. Data collection is carried out through a combination of questionnaires and observation checklists to collect comprehensive information. We used the Wilcoxon Test followed by the Mann-Whitney Test for statistical analysis, resulting in a value of p 0.000 (p<0.05). Results: These results show significant differences between the intervention and control groups. Higher competence was found in the intervention group with a mean value of 26.00 and a standard deviation value of 442.00 compared to the control group. Conclusion: These results show that the Family-Center Approach (FAC) model is effective in improving breastfeeding competence among primipara women.