A Sociodemographic outlook for commissioning exclusive breastfeeding during Covid19 pandemic in Palangkaraya, Central Kalimanta

Abstract

The community activities restriction issuances, so-called PPKM, are expected to minimize the positive cases. The
covid-19 pandemic has profound economic losses throughout the country, including Palangkaraya municipality.
speculation has been arising, in terms of whether or not breastfeeding should be delivered to new-borns during the
pandemic. The research was aimed to analyse the readiness among mothers in Jekan Raya Sub-District, from a
socio-demographic to persistently breastfeed their infant during the pandemic, derived from our previous studies
in Jekan Raya, Palangka Raya. It is a cross-sectional study design. The samples were the breastfeeding mother,
total sample is 60 individuals, purposively sampled. Data were collected using questionnaire. Data was reviewed,
re-analysed, graded and grouped. The study finding that the enhancing variable education and occupation, could
increase the chance raised more income as well as knowledge. Given the facts that reflecting on international
organizations and WHO recommendations, sociodemographic condition in research area is far to meet the criteria.
The most preferred way to cope the pandemic regarding breastfeeding mother is to minimize the risk of
transmission during breastfeeding were mask wearing, handwashing, routine cleaning and disinfection of all
surfaces touched. These preliminary results highlight the need for further research into the association between
COVID-19 and breastfeeding expectations. Furthermore, put into practices on how midwives’ intervention will
support mothers experiencing the obstacles of COVID-19 pandemic.