Health Education Using E-Book Media and Maternal Literacy on Complementary Feeding in Children 6-23 Months
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https://doi.org/10.57125/ELIJ.2025.03.25.03Keywords:
e-book media, health education, literacy, complementary feedingAbstract
A mother's knowledge plays an important role in feeding behaviour in children. Complementary Feeding (CF) refers to foods or drinks that provide essential nutrients to babies or children aged 6–23 months and breast milk. Low exclusive breastfeeding rates contribute to undernutrition due to early and nutritionally inadequate Complementary Feeding. This study aimed to assess the impact of e-book media health education on CF literacy among mothers with children aged 6-23 months. This quantitative research uses a Quasi-Experimental design, with pre-test and post-test assessments in both intervention and control groups. The study involved 96 participants in the intervention group and 96 in the control group, all from the Sawah Lebar Community Health Center area. Data analysis was performed using the Chi-square statistical test, McNemar test, Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and Mann-Whitney U test. The results showed that e-book promotion significantly improved CF literacy, with the intervention group showing a greater increase in literacy scores (15.0±5.89) compared to the control group (13.8±4.87). Health education through e-book media is effective in increasing CF literacy, particularly in improving mothers' understanding of the nutritional needs of their children. The study highlights the potential of digital platforms as an innovative tool for maternal education. It also emphasizes the importance of utilizing e-book media to enhance mothers' practices in providing appropriate CF, ultimately improving child nutrition. This research provides valuable insights for future studies on digital health education tools and their role in promoting better feeding practices.
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