The Effect of Exclusive Breastfeeding Education Video Media on the Knowledge and Attitudes of Breastfeeding Mothers in The Region Working Area of Tateli Health Center

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Breast milk is the optimal source of nutrition for infants and plays a vital role in improving the health of both mothers and children. Exclusive breastfeeding, defined as providing only breast milk without any additional food or drink, is crucial during the first six months of life to support optimal growth and development and reduce infant morbidity and mortality. However, in the working area of Tateli Health Center, data from November 2023 to April 2024 showed that only 36.07% of 122 infants aged 0–6 months received exclusive breastfeeding, far below the national target of 80%. This study aimed to examine the effect of educational video media on the knowledge and attitudes of breastfeeding mothers regarding exclusive breastfeeding in this region. The research design was quasi-experimental, involving 55 mothers selected through random sampling. Data were collected using validated and reliable questionnaires and analyzed using the one-sample t-test with a significance level of α = 0.05. The results showed a significant improvement in maternal knowledge and attitudes before and after the intervention (p = 0.000 < 0.05). This indicates that educational video media effectively enhances mothers’ understanding and attitudes toward exclusive breastfeeding.