THE INFLUENCE OF BABY MASSAGE ON SLEEP QUALITY AGED 3-6 MONTHS IN BANTAENG DISTRICT

Abstract

Background: The need for sleep is not only seen from the quantity aspect but also the quality. With good quality sleep, the baby's growth and development can be achieved optimally. One way that can be used to meet these needs is with baby massage. Considering the importance of sleep time for a baby's development, their sleep needs must be truly met so that it does not have a negative effect on their development. Method: The method used in this research is Quasi experimental with a nonquavalein
control group, namely the experimental group and the control group in this study. All mothers who had babies aged 3-6 months in Bantaeng Regency were randomly selected, namely 60 respondents. Results: The sleep quality of babies aged 3-6 months after baby massage during the intervention was good, namely 23 respondents (76.7%). Meanwhile, in the control group, the majority of respondents were sufficient, namely 24 respondents (80.0%). Results: Based on the data above and according to the results of the
Wilcoxon statistical test, the significant number or probability value (0.000) was much lower than the significant standard of 0.005 or (p < ). Conclusion: This research means that there is an effect of good massage on the sleep quality of 3-month-olds in Bantaeng Regency. Suggestion: It is hoped that midwives need to develop promotion and education about baby massage to the public, especially parents, to improve the quality of baby sleep.