Pengalaman Ibu Balita Gizi Kurang yang Mendapatkan Terapi Pijat di Puskesmas Pondok Jagung Kota Tangerang Selatan

Yusi Syamisa Cassandra; Dewi  Purnamawati

doi:10.58185/jmestahat.v6i2.189

Authors

Yusi Syamisa Cassandra Program Studi Magister Kesehatan Masyarakat, Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta
Dewi Purnamawati Program Studi Magister Kesehatan Masyarakat, Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58185/jmestahat.v6i2.189

Keywords:

Massage therapy, complementary, wasting, toddler, South Tangerang City

Abstract

Mothers' Experiences of Massage Therapy for Underweight Toddlers at Pondok Jagung Public Health Center, South Tangerang

Background: Malnutrition in toddlers is still part of the problem of nutrition in Indonesia which has an impact on the growth and development of children. In addition to specific nutritional interventions, complementary approaches that are holistic and sustainable are needed. This study aims to explore the experiences of undernourished mothers of toddlers who receive massage therapy at the Pondok Jagung Health Center, South Tangerang. Method: The research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The key informants consisted of three undernourished mothers of toddlers who participated in massage therapy, as well as three informants supporting health workers at the health center. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews and analyzed using content analysis. Results: Massage therapy provided positive experiences and knowledge and increased informant involvement in the care of toddlers. In addition, the informant also said that with massage therapy, children become more appetiteal, increase the frequency of breastfeeding, improve sleep quality, as well as increase in weight and height in toddlers. Conclusion: Massage therapy has the potential to be a complementary intervention based on health promotion in an effort to overcome malnutrition.

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