Authors : Ayu Permata; Nova Relida Samosir

Volume/Issue : Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8192183

Abstract : Low birth weight infants is if baby weighs less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces), they have a low birth weightSome babies with low birth weight are healthy, even though they're small. But having a low weight at birth can cause serious health problems for some babies. Underweight and malnutrition can affect physical and health disorders in toddlers. The incidence of malnutrition will cause complications in the growth and development of the baby. Body weight is the most important anthropometric measurement and is most often used in infants to see nutritional status. The purpose of this study was to determine the benefits combination of baby massage and hydrotherapy modalities to increase low weight babies aged 3-6 months. The results of this study used a sample of 16 babies. The research subjects were divided into 2 groups, namely the baby massage group, which consisted of 8 babies and the combination of baby massage and hydrotherapy, which consisted of 8 babies. The study was conducted 2 times a week for 4 weeks, evaluation was carried out using scales and midline. The mean pre massage was 4.970 grams and increased in post massage by 5.460 grams resulting in a low weight gain of 0.49. The mean pre combination of baby massage and hydrotherapy was 5.150 grams and increased in post hydrotherapy by 6.000 grams resulting in a low baby weight gain of 0.85. These results show that the average increase in body weight in the combination group of baby massage and hydrotherapy is higher than baby massage.

Keywords : Baby Massage; Hydrotherapy; Low Birth Infants.