Description of Mother's Knowledge About the Growth and Development of Toddlers Ages 1-5 Years at the Village Maternity Cottage

Ismawati Ismawati; Hernah  Riana; Hasliana  Haslan

doi:10.37899/journallamedihealtico.v1i4.135

Ismawati Ismawati Bina Sehat Nusantara Academy of Midwifery, Bone, Indonesia
Hernah Riana Menara Bunda Midwifery Academy, Kolaka, Indonesia
Hasliana Haslan Bina Sehat Nusantara Academy of Midwifery, Bone, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37899/journallamedihealtico.v1i4.135

Keywords: Mother's Knowledge, Toddler Growth, Toddler Age

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe the knowledge of mothers about the growth and development of toddlers aged 1-5 years at the village polindes (Village Maternity Cottage). Huko-Huko Village, Kec. Pomalaa. This type of research is descriptive with a population of 227. The sample of this study is the number of mothers who have children aged 1-5 years in Huko-huko Village in 2019, namely as many as 69. In determining the number of samples, the technique used is purposive sampling. This uses data obtained through a questionnaire. The results showed the level of knowledge about the growth and development of toddlers aged 1-5 years in Huko-huko Village in 2019 most of them had good knowledge as many as 37 people (53.62%) this shows the level of knowledge about the growth and development of toddlers aged 1-5 years in the village The shophouses of 2019 are well-informed. The government and health cadres must always be able to provide counseling to mothers of toddlers regarding infant growth and development.

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