Exclusive breastfeeding is breastfeeding only, without additional fluids and other foods for the first 6 months. Economic, cultural, and sociodemographic factors are thought to influence mothers to keep working even though their babies still need exclusive breastfeeding. This study aimed to describe cultural and sociodemographic factors related to exclusive breastfeeding in the working area of the Pegasing Health Center, Central Aceh. This research is an observational study. A total of 73 mothers participated in this study. The inclusion criteria are mothers who have children aged 0-5 years, domicile in the Pegasing Health Center work area, and are willing to participate in this study. Sociodemographic data and the level of knowledge of mothers regarding exclusive breastfeeding were measured using a structured interview and questionnaire. Cultural aspects related to exclusive breastfeeding were explored through focus group discussions and in-depth interviews. The majority of participants had senior high school education (57.5%), family income was below the Central Aceh regional minimum wage (95.89%), and mothers' knowledge regarding exclusive breastfeeding was considered good (50.7%). Meanwhile, mothers considered that family support in breastfeeding was good (50.7%). However, support from health workers was considered to be lacking regarding exclusive breastfeeding (38.4%). Based on the results of the interviews, there are habits making up and myths about dena which inhibit exclusive breastfeeding in infants in the Gayo area. In conclusion, family income and cultural factors have a role in exclusive breastfeeding in the working area of the Pegasing Health Center, Central Aceh.

Background. Continuous hyperemesis gravidarum can cause a lack of food and fluids that can affect fetal development. Lack of food and fluids or dehydration has a bad effect on the unborn child as well as on the mother herself. This study aims to determine the extent of knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women to the incidence of hyperemesis gravidarum in the working area of the Jagong Health Center, Jagong Jeget District, Central Aceh Regency in 2021. Methods. This type of research is descriptive, the sample of this research is pregnant women in the working area of the Jagong Health Center totaling 30 people. Data were collected and measured using a questionnaire. Results. Mother's knowledge about hyperemesis gravidarum has a good level of knowledge as many as 15 respondents (50%), attitudes of pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum have a level of a positive attitude as much as 28 (80%), while knowledge of pregnant women and attitudes of pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum as much as 15 ( 50%). Conclusion. It is expected that pregnant women should be able to increase their knowledge and seek more information from health workers and media mass to increase the knowledge of pregnant women about health, especially regarding the incidence of hyperemesis gravidarum.

Background: This study aims to determine the extent of knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women toward the consumption of iron tablets in the working area of Pegasing Health Center, Pegasing District, Central Aceh Regency, in 2021. Methods: This research is descriptive research. The research sample was 35 pregnant women in the working area of Pegasing Health Center. Data were collected and measured using a questionnaire of 40 questions, 20 questions about knowledge, and 20 questions about attitudes. Results: The mother's knowledge about the definition and need for iron is in the sufficient category (41.86%), the impact of iron deficiency is in a good category (74.29%) the purpose of giving iron is in the good category (57.14%) containing a source of iron is in the sufficient category (65.71%) while the attitude of pregnant women to the consumption of iron tablets is in a good category (42.86%). Conclusion: Most of the respondents have a sufficient level of knowledge regarding the definition, benefits, and food sources of iron during pregnancy. Most pregnant women are well aware of the impact of iron deficiency and the purpose of iron tablet supplementation during pregnancy. The majority of respondents have a good attitude towards iron supplementation during pregnancy.