Relationship between Mother's Knowledge of Breastfeeding and Exclusive Breastfeeding for Nursing Mothers in the Operational Area of the Sudiang Primary Health Center

Exclusive breastfeeding is breastfeeding only in the first six months without drinks or other additional foods. Several factors influence breastfeeding behavior, one of which is the mother's knowledge. This research was conducted to determine whether there is a relationship between maternal knowledge and exclusive breastfeeding behavior Methods: The study used an analytic observational study design with a cross-sectional approach. The research sample was breastfeeding mothers who have children aged 6-24 months in the operational area of Sudiang Primary Health Center. Samples were taken using purposive sampling technique with a total sample of 262 people. Data was collected by filling out questionnaires by respondents. Results: Results showed that mothers with high knowledge and provide exclusive breastfeeding were more than 56.1%. Analysis of the two variables shows the value of p = 0.000. Statistically, there is a significant relationship between maternal knowledge and exclusive breastfeeding behavior. Conclusion: Base on the research, it may be concluded that there is a relationship between maternal knowledge and the behavior of exclusive breastfeeding in the operational area of the Sudiang Primary Health Center.