LOW EXCLUSIVE BREAST MILK IN BABIES AGED 0-6 MONTHS

Knowledge and culture have an important role in increasing the coverage of exclusive breastfeeding for infants aged 0-6 months. Based on results survey directly obtained field, months is low. The purpose this study was to examine low working area Meutulang Health Center, Panton Reu District, West Aceh Regency. research method used a qualitative with exploratory descriptive approach, namely conducting in-depth interviews, which aims explore reasons why mothers do not exclusively breastfeed their babies until age 6 showed that knowledge still lacking regarding understanding breastfeeding, attitude sure about giving only breast milk. very closely related where hold ancestral cultures are passed down from generation such as peucicap provision complementary feeding given before months, should be conclusion Public Center low, evidenced by has been carried out strong influence then followed work mother. Suggestions expected health centers agencies more often conduct counseling, outreach education community, especially importance