The Effect of Postpartum Nutrition Flipbook Media On The Level of Knowledge of Postpartum Mothers In Boyolali, Indonesia

Abstract

Baground: The birth rate in Indonesia continues to rise among women aged 20–29 years, then declines afterward. Postpartum mothers are prone to anemia (22-80%), postpartum infections (5-7%), and the culture of abstinence from food is still high (95%). Inadequate nutrition during the postpartum period can have an impact on the mother's recovery and the baby's health. However, many postpartum mothers still lack understanding of the importance of nutrition during this period. Flipbook media as an interactive digital educational tool can be a solution to increase the knowledge of postpartum mothers. Preliminary studies at Asy Syifa Sambi Boyolali Hospital showed that some postpartum women had a low level of understanding regarding their nutritional needs. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the effect of flipbook media on increasing the knowledge of postpartum mothers about postpartum nutrition

Methods: The research design is quasy experiment with pretest-postest design. Sample selection with purposive sampling, which is 40 respondents. The inclusion criteria of this study were postpartum mothers on day 1-3, stable condition, and had a smartphone. Meanwhile, the exclusion criteria of this study were refusal to participate. Data analysis using the Wilcoxon test.

Results: The results showed that there was an effect of the postpartum nutrition flipbook on the level of knowledge of postpartum mothers at Asy Syifa Sambi Boyolali Hospital before and after the intervention with a p value of 0.000 < 0.05

Conclusion: Health workers are expected to take advantage of the results of this study by using flipbook media as a means of counseling for postpartum mothers.