Tingkat Pemberian ASI dalam Orientasi Islam terhadap Kognitif Anak Usia 4–6 Tahun di Kota Malang

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to see the influence of the level of breastfeeding in the cognitive orientation of children4 – 6 years old in Malang. This study uses analytical research methods using a descriptive cross sectional approach or in other words the study uses the type of correlational research. The sampling techniques on this study were taken with random sampling cluster techniques. While sample data sources are selected purposive and snowball sampling. Data collection instruments to assess the rate of feeding is the feeding questionnaire and the biodata of parents and children. To assess the level of intelligence conducted IQ test with WPPSI test instrument (Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence) conducted by a psychologist. Data analysis on this research is quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data analysis was conducted to see the level of cognitive feeding for children aged 4 – 6 years. It will be described through descriptive statistics presented in the form of tables and graphs. From the study of the rate of breast feeding in the orientation of Islamic children 4 – 6 years old in Malang, only 54% of the proportion of mothers give exclusive breast milk to more than 4 months. Infants with an exclusive rate of breastfeeding of no more than 4 months have a risk of 7.325 times greater to develop a distorted development compared to a child who is given more than 4 months of breastfeeding. Children with long lactation ≥ 6 months have higher cognitive function than children with long lactation < 6 months. Based on the objectives and results of synthesis analysis can be obtained several conclusions that there is relevance between the perspective of the Qur'an about the delivery of breast milk with the results of research.

The Contents of Islamic Character Values in Breast Milk Handbook

“…In addition, breast milk has more potential than formula milk in increasing children's intelligence because it contains Taurine, DHA, and AA which play a role in the formation of brain cells and connecting synapses between nerves, as well as the presence of bifidus factors and immunologic substances. The recommendation of breastfeeding for the first two years affects brain development in the first two years after birth because optimal brain development occurs in the first two years (Wahyuningtyas & Susanti, 2019). The results also showed that starting early breastfeeding within one hour of birth was strongly associated with a reduced risk of newborns danger signs (0-6 days) and severe disease (Raihana, et al, 2019).…”