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ABSTRACT
Introduction: The conceptual relationship between economics and
breastfeeding is still mathematically invaluable, while the family's economic
burden increases along with babies born. Indicating potential loss when a
family chooses other than breastmilk is a progressive way to manage
campaign messages about exclusive breastmilk and prolonged breastfeeding.
Descriptive studies are needed to magnify all of these indicators and
transform them into measuring instruments generalized to assess family
expenditures related to infant feeding.
Methods: This study uses a quantitative descriptive design, questionnaire
draft upon qualitative open questions containing all micro indicators
impacted financially during the baby’s first year. Data collection was carried
out in Makassar based on telephone surveys with 330 preliminary samples.
After structural analysis and data reduction, the expenditure indicators were
divided into medical and non-medical expenses.
Results: The study show there is a difference in the average amount of family
expenses of those who provide formula milk compared to breastmilk. This
outcome is 21.1 times higher in non-medical components and 2.5 times higher
in the medical component. One of the highest contributions in medical
expenses is the cost of a recurrent visit to a pediatrician due to a history of
illness such as allergies, respiratory infections, and diarrhea.
Conclusion: This empirical fact stated the strong affirmation of how families
should consider wisely to choose the best feeding pattern for babies aged 0-
12 months.