Exclusive Breastfeeding on Infants Aged 0–6 Months Against the Cognitive Abilities in Children Aged 7–8 Years in Indonesia (Longitudinal Study of IFLS 2000 and 2007)
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- 10.2991/ahsr.k.200215.013How to use a DOI?
- Keywords
- breastfeeding, changes in nutritional status, cognitive ability
- Abstract
One important factor in shaping the quality of human resources as a determinant of the success of national development is adequate intake of nutrients, especially during the period of the first 1,000 days of life. In this period, children are susceptible to nutritional disorders, such as impaired growth (stunting), which are known to impair cognitive and motor development of children under five. However, malnutrition is still likely to be corrected if treated immediately. To achieve this, one possible intervention is by providing breastfeeding since newborn until the age of 24 months. Objective: The purpose of this study was to confirm that breastfeeding in infants aged 0–6 months can improve the cognitive abilities of children aged 7–8 years in Indonesia. Method: This study used cohort data of IFLS3 and IFLS4 (Indonesia Family Life Survey) in 2000 and 2007/2008, with a total sample of 492 people. Cognitive abilities were measured using test of Raven’s Standard Progressive Matrices Result: The results showed that there was no significant correlation between breastfeeding and cognitive abilities in children, including the level of maternal education, father’s education, birth weight, as well as changes in nutritional status of infant aged 0–6 months until 7–8 years. It was suggested that efforts to improve nutrition at an early age, particularly at the first 1,000 days of life, should be prioritized, not only by the health sector but also by other related sectors, through participation of all elements, including private sectors and other related community organizations. Conclusion: There was no correlation between the very significant breastfeeding in infants 0–6 months of the ability of this is the cognitive breastfeeding should be given as an infant birth to baby 24 months old.
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TY - CONF AU - Feri Ahmadi AU - Anissa Rizkianti PY - 2020 DA - 2020/02/22 TI - Exclusive Breastfeeding on Infants Aged 0–6 Months Against the Cognitive Abilities in Children Aged 7–8 Years in Indonesia (Longitudinal Study of IFLS 2000 and 2007) BT - Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Health Research (ISHR 2019) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 66 EP - 69 SN - 2468-5739 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/ahsr.k.200215.013 DO - 10.2991/ahsr.k.200215.013 ID - Ahmadi2020 ER -