Mur Ifatul Miskiyah , 3401413093 (2017) Sistem Pengetahuan Kesehatan Tradisional tentang Perawatan Ibu dan Bayi dalam 40 Hari Pertama Pasca Persalinan pada Masyarakat Desa Medini Kecamatan Gajah Kabupaten Demak. Under Graduates thesis, Universitas Negeri Semarang.

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Abstract

The Demak community has a traditional knowledge system to maintain and care for health. Such knowledge systems are also used in the care of mothers and infants. Both are considered vulnerable, especially in the first 40 days after delivery, so special care is required. This study aims to: (1) Know the views of Medini villagers about the first 40 days of infancy as a vulnerable period, (2) To explain the knowledge of Medini Village community about infant care in the first 40 days of life, (3) to know health care practices for infant the first 40 days in Medini District of Demak. This research uses qualitative research method. The research location is located in Medini Village, Gajah District, Demak District. Technique of data collecting done by participant observation, interview, and documentation with 21 informant. In testing the validity of data used triangulation of sources and triangulation techniques. Technical data analysis in this research that is; data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. This study uses the medical system theory of Foster and Anderson and the liminality theory of Victor Turner. The results of this study are (1) The community considers that the period of 40 days peratama postpartum is a prone period for mother and baby. Many disturbances come that will affect health and safety both yes. Babies are considered sacred creatures whereas post-maternal women have a distinctive scent that is favored by supernatural beings. (2) Medini Village Society has a traditional medical knowledge caused by supernatural beings in the form of sawan and influence from the surrounding environment. If there is disease then it will be detected first because of the disease. (3) Such knowledge results in an act of care. Care performed on mothers and babies during these 40 days there are rites of passage to protect mothers and infants in this vulnerable period. Suggestions that can be given to further research, data that have not been obtained in this study is about the knowledge of physiology of shaman and the meaning or content of any materials and plants used in the care of mother and baby.

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