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Quick Insights into Exclusive Breastfeeding Barriers and Facilitators Among Working Women in Indonesia

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Nindi Kusuma Dewi1, *, Laras Putri Gamagitta1, Herdhika Ayu Retno Kusumasari2, Anditri Weningtyas3, Asri Maharani4, Chandra Kusuma Wardhana5, Angga Aldian6, Wahyu Hanifah Mutmainah7, Maria Godiva7
1Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia
2Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Negeri Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
3Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia
4Division of Nursing, Midwifery, and Social Work, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
5Diploma Program in Accounting Management, State Polythechnic of Malang, Malang, Indonesia
6Bachelor Program in Physical Education, Faculty of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia
7Bachelor Program in Midwifery, Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: nindi.kusuma.fik@um.ac.id
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Nindi Kusuma Dewi
Available Online 17 September 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-807-3_16How to use a DOI?
Keywords
breastfeeding success; exclusive breastfeeding; extrinsic factors; intrinsic factors
Abstract

This study aimed to identify barriers and facilitators to exclusive breastfeeding among working women in Indonesia. This descriptive study employed a survey method using Google Forms as a data collection tool. A total of 109 working mothers who were exclusively breastfeeding participated in this study. Content analysis was used to systematically analyze and understand the content of the responses provided by the participants. Through content analysis, two main themes were identified: (1) intrinsic factors influencing the success of exclusive breastfeeding, and (2) extrinsic factors influencing the success of exclusive breastfeeding. Intrinsic factors included mothers’ knowledge about exclusive breastfeeding, maternal motivation, and emotional responses. Extrinsic factors included support from husbands and family, healthcare providers, and the work environment. Strengthening both intrinsic and extrinsic factors among working mothers who are breastfeeding is essential to enable them to provide exclusive breastfeeding. Motivation, knowledge, and maternal responses cannot stand alone without support from various parties surrounding the mothers.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the Malang International Conference in Medical and Health Sciences (MICROMEDHS 2024)
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Advances in Health Sciences Research
Publication Date
17 September 2025
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978-94-6463-807-3
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2468-5739
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-807-3_16How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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