PERBEDAAN PERKEMBANGAN MOTORIK BAYI PASCA PEMBERIAN STIMULASI PIJATAN DAN BERENANG

Developmental growth disorders in children under five will result in a decrease in the formation of
attitudes and behavior of children in the future. These disorders can be prevented by stimulating
development. This study used a quasy experimental design. This research was carried out for 4 months in
Privately Practising Midwives in Sidotopo village of Semampir sub-district of North Surabaya with a
sample of infants aged 6 to 12 months. Data sampling used consecutive sampling collected through
observation using the observation sheet. Data were analyzed using Wilcoxon test to see the difference in
gross motor before and after treatment in the treatment group. In the treatment group 40% infant
experienced an increase of 1-2 segment of motor development and 60% had an increase of 3-4 segments.
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