Abstract
Vitamin A deficiency can affect the morbidity of postpartum mother and their infant. The purpose of this
study was to determine the effect of high doses of vitamin A (2vitA and 1vitA), fortified oil (Forti A) and nutrition
education (Education) on maternal and infant morbidity. This study was used quasi experimental design with total
295 samples selected based on the inclusion criteria. Morbidity which mainly associated with ARI and diarrhea
was measured every two weeks until the infant is 3 months old. The results showed that the average postpartum
mothers in this study were 27 years old and about 42% of postpartum mothers had completed their education up
to high school level. The average frequency of maternal ARI in the Forti A group was lower compared to the 2vitA,
1vitA and educational groups (0.04, 0.31, 0.95, and 0.29, respectively) (p<0.000). Likewise, it is also found in the
duration of respiratory infection for each group of; 0.17, 0.99, 3.16, and 1.07 day, respectively (p<0.000). Oil
fortification with vitamin A can reduce the incidence of morbidity.
Recommended Citation
Salam, Abdul; Briawan, Dodik; Martianto, Drajat; Thaha, Abdul Razak; and Arundhana, Andi Imam
(2018)
"Efek Suplementasi Vitamin A, Minyak Fortifikasi dan Edukasi Gizi Ibu Nifas terhadap Morbiditas Ibu dan Bayi,"
Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia: Vol. 14:
Iss.
3, Article 7.
DOI: 10.30597/mkmi.v14i3.4348
Available at:
https://scholarhub.unhas.ac.id/mkmi/vol14/iss3/7
Pages
209-216
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DOI
10.30597/mkmi.v14i3.4348