Factors that Influence Mother Participation in Making Decision of Infant Health Care in South Central Timor Regency

^Authors: Serlie K. A. Littik¹, Stefanus Supriyanto², Sri Widati³

¹Doctoral Program in Health Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, Airlangga University, Indonesia.

^2&3Faculty of Public Health, Airlangga University, Indonesia

 Abstract

Utilization of infant health care in South Central Timor regency was still low. One of the factors influencing low utilization of infant health services was low mother participation in decision making at household level. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence mother participation in decision making of infant health care in South Central Timor. This study applied cross sectional study design, with a sample of 280 individuals. Data were collected through interviews using questionnaire, while analysis was done using multivariable logistic regression. The results indicated that decision-making of infant care positive influenced by living with mother in-laws, having paid work, getting state-registered marriage, and having a relatively high level of education. Therefore it is advised to empower mother to work to generate more income in order to sustain the economy within the family and to increase mother participation in decision making of infant care.

Keywords: Decision making, Infant health care, Mother participation

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