Abstract
Objective: To analyze differences of baby weight before and after Sitra baby massage. Methodology: The design of this study was quasi experiment by pretest-posttest with control group design technique. Sitra massage was used for 2 months (8 times) and compared with traditional massage. Weight change was checked. Results: The study included 60 participants. There were differences in baby weight gain in post intervention of either control group or experimental group (p = 0.000). Baby weight gain through Sitra massage was greater than through traditional massage with average of difference in weight gain of 52.55 gram (p < 0.000). Sitra technique could increase variation of baby weight in 63.2%. Conclusion: Baby weight gain through Sitra massage for 2 months was greater than traditional massage. Keywords: Baby massage, baby weight, neonates.

Siti Rahmadani. (2022) Baby weight gain through Sitra baby massage, , Volume 47, Issue 1.
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