A qualitative study: The promotion of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) by integrated service post (ISP) cadres in suburban city

Objective: This study aims to explore EBF promotion activities that have been carried out by ISP cadres during this time in the work area of the CHC in Rumbai Pesisir Pekanbaru Riau. Method: The design of this study is a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. Respondents in this study were ISP cadres with the determination of respondents using a purposive sampling approach, in order to obtain 11 respondents who appropriate the inclusion criteria as follows: cadres who are active in promoting exclusive EBF, cooperatives, aged <= 55 years, become a cadre for at least 2 years. Data collection methods in this study are through focus group discussion (FGD). Data processing from the FGD were analyzed according to the Colaizzi method. Results: The results of the data analysis found five themes, namely: (1) Types of EBF promotion activities carried out by cadres, (2) cadre behavior in EBF promotions, (3) cadres' ability to promote EBF, (4) constraints in carrying out EBF promotions, (5) the need for cadres to improve the ability of EBF promotions. Conclusion: Needs for EBF promotion training and cadre guidebooks, guidance and supervision by community health centers (CHC) in the implementation of this EBF promotion. (C) 2019 Elsevier Espana, S.L.U. All rights reserved.