HUBUNGAN PIJAT BAYI DENGAN KUALITAS TIDUR PADA BAYI BERUSIA 0 SAMPAI DENGAN 12 BULAN

Abstract

Massage stimulates hormones in the body, a substance that regulates functions such as appetite, sleep, memory and learning, temperature regulation, mood, behavior, blood vessel function, muscle contractions, endocrine system regulation (metabolism, growth, and puberty regulation), and depression. Baby massage can also increase baby's weight, and help babies who cannot sleep well, have poor appetite, and lack concentration. This study aimed to determine the Relationship Between Baby Massage and Sleep Quality in Babies Aged 0-12 Months in Makmur Jaya Village, Simpang Kiri District, Subulussalam City. This type of analytical research with a cross-sectional design approach. This research was conducted in Makmur Jaya Village, Simpang Kiri District, Subulussalam City from February to August 2022. The population in this study were all babies aged 0-12 months in Makmur Jaya Village, Simpang Kiri District, Subulussalam City, totaling 36 babies. The research instrument used a questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out univariately, bivariate using the chi-square statistical test. The results of the bivariate analysis showed that the statistical test results using the Chi-square test with a confidence level of 95% with a p-value = 0.05a <0.05. Thus, it can be concluded that there is a Relationship between Baby Massage and Sleep Quality in Infants Aged 0-12 Months in Makmur Jaya Village, Simpang Kiri District, Subulussalam City in 2022. It is recommended for mothers to be able to massage their babies to improve their sleep quality.