HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN IBU TENTANG ORAL HYGIENE (KEBERSIHAN MULUT) DENGAN TINDAKAN PENANGANAN STOMATITIS PADA BAYI USIA 6-12 BULAN DI KLINIK BERSALIN ELIZA TAHUN 2021

Stomatitis or oral thrush is an inflammation and ulceration of the mucous membranes mouth that often occurs in infancy 6-12 months. The prevalence distribution stomatitis Indonesia 12%. occurrence because mother did not handle it properly. factor suspected to be cause mother's lack knowledge. purpose this study was determine relationship between knowledge about hygiene treatment infants aged This research a descriptive analytic with cross sectional approach. conducted at Eliza Kisaran Maternity Clinic. population 32 people all them were used as samples. Data analysis carried out univariate bivariate using Chi Square test 95% confidence level ( = 0.05).The results showed (oral hygiene) sufficient category (38.9%). for good (52.8%). There significant Clinic 2021, p=0.033 <0.05. It expected health workers (midwives) will provide counseling mothers also infants, especially who have less so becomes good.