THE INFLUENCE OF HEALTH PROMOTION MEDIA ON MOTHER'S BEHAVIOR IN GIVING BREAST MILK TO CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 2 YEARS IN LIQUICA DISTRICT, TIMOR LESTE

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Breast milk (breast milk) is the best food for newborn babies, because it has the highest nutritional value compared to baby food made by humans or derived from animal milk or plant ingredients. The aim of this research is to analyze the influence of health promotion media (Flipcharts and Leaflets) on mothers' behavior in giving breast milk (breast milk) in Liquica Regency, Timor Leste. The design of this research is a quasi-experimental quantitative research with a two group post test design approach with the research focus directed at analyzing the influence of health promotion media (Flipcharts and Leaflets) on mothers' behavior in giving breast milk (breast milk) in Liquica Regency, Timor Leste. The total population was 76 respondents and the sample was 150 respondents taken using the purposive sampling technique. Based on the results of the paired T Test analysis, it shows that the p-value is 0.000 < 0.05, so H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted, so it is concluded that there is an influence of the leaflet method of health promotion on the behavior of mothers giving breast milk in Liquica Regency, Timor Leste. Based on the results of the Paired T Test analysis, it shows that the p-value is 0.005 < 0.05, so H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted, so it is concluded that there is an influence of the flipchart method of health promotion on the behavior of mothers giving breast milk in Liquica Regency, Timor Leste. Based on the results of the Independent T Test analysis, it shows that the p-value is 0.010 < 0.05, so H1 is accepted, so it can be concluded that there is a difference between leaflet and flipchart health promotion media on mothers' behavior in breastfeeding in Liquica Regency, Timor Leste. It is important to utilize the various health promotion media available, such as watching videos, reading leaflets, or participating in educational sessions using flipcharts, according to each mother's preferences. Actively engage in interactive sessions with health professionals to obtain additional information and answer questions about breastfeeding.