The Relationship Between Mother’s Knowledge and Parenting Patterns on the Growth and Development of Infants Aged 3–12 Months / Hubungan Pengetahuan dan Pola Asuh Ibu Dengan Tumbuh Kembang Bayi 3-12 Bulan

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 52.9 million infants worldwide experience developmental disorders, with 54% of these cases potentially exhibiting developmental abnormalities. In low- and middle-income countries, nearly 95% of individuals face developmental delays, while in the United States, behavioral or developmental issues affect 15-18% of children. Research Objectives: This study aims to analyze the influence of maternal attitudes and practices on the growth and development of infants aged 3-12 months in Tanjung Gusta Subdistrict, Klambir IV Region, specifically at Midwife Elly's Clinic. Methods: Employing a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design, this study utilized non-probability sampling through quota sampling technique. Seventy-one participants were included as research subjects. Results: The findings at Midwife Elly's Independent Practice Clinic revealed a significant correlation between parental knowledge and child development in infants aged 3-12 months (p-value = 0.000; p < 0.05 based on chi-square test). Additionally, the study identified an association between maternal knowledge and emotional well-being with child development within this age range.

Latar Belakang: World Health Organization (WHO) melaporkan bahwa 52,9 juta bayi di seluruh dunia mengalami gangguan perkembangan, dengan 54% di antaranya berpotensi mengalami kelainan tumbuh kembang. Di negara-negara berpenghasilan rendah dan menengah, hampir 95% individu mengalami keterlambatan perkembangan, sementara di Amerika Serikat, masalah perilaku atau perkembangan memengaruhi 15%-18% anak-anak.Tujuan Penelitian: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh sikap dan praktik ibu terhadap tumbuh kembang anak usia 3-12 bulan di Kecamatan Tanjung Gusta, Wilayah Klambir IV, khususnya di Klinik Bidan Elly. Metode Penelitian: Menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain cross-sectional, penelitian ini mengambil sampel melalui teknik non-probability sampling berupa quota sampling. Sebanyak 71 partisipan terlibat sebagai subjek penelitian. Hasil Penelitian: Hasil penelitian di Klinik Bidan Praktik Mandiri Elly menunjukkan adanya hubungan signifikan antara pengetahuan orang tua dengan tumbuh kembang anak usia 3-12 bulan (nilai p = 0,000; p < 0,05 berdasarkan uji chi-square). Selain itu, ditemukan pula hubungan antara pengetahuan ibu dan kesejahteraan emosional terhadap perkembangan anak pada rentang usia tersebut.