The influence of mother's attitude on neonate visits in the working area of Lambale health center, North Buton district, Southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

Neonatal visits are basic health services provided for neonates at least 3 times, namely 1st neonatal visit at 6 hours to 48 hours after birth, 2nd neonatal visit on days 3 to 7 days, 3rd neonatal visit on days 8 – 28 days. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of respondents' attitudes on neonatal visits in the working area of the Lambale Health Center, North Buton Regency. This type of survey research uses a cross sectional study approach. The research population is 144 people, the sample is 105 people. Data collection was carried out using questionnaires and interviews. Data analysis was performed using univariate and bivariate. The results showed that there was a significant influence on the attitude of the respondents towards neonatal visits, with a p value = 0.000.
Conclusion; There is an influence on the mother's attitude towards neonatal visits in the working area of the Lambale Health Center, North Buton Regency in 2022. Suggestion; Health workers and health cadres are expected to maximize education regarding the importance of neonatal visits after mothers give