The Effect of Health Education About Baby Massage on the Practice of Baby Massage by Traditional Supply in Samarinda City in 2018

Abstract

Background Baby massage is a touch therapy direct contact with the body that can provide a sense of security and comfort in babies that aim to produce neurons, muscles, and the respiratory system to circulate blood and limpha. Baby massage done by traditional healers with knowledge that is hereditary is only intended to cure diseases. Objective The purpose of this study was to find out the baby massage behavior by traditional healers in Kota Samarinda in 2018. Method Qualitative research methods with a in-depth interview data collection techniques. The number of informants was 18 people who were selected based on principle of conformity and adequacy. Results The results of the study shows that traditional shaman massage techniques are derived from hereditary factors intended to reduce fever in infants. Conclusions and recommendations Partnership is one solution to provide information to traditional healers on maternal and child health. The onset of this partnership can accommodate traditional shaman activities for community empowerment.