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Qualitative Research Practice on the Batak Toba Community

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04 July 2022

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Christoffel Daniel Yesaya Tambunan

Qualitative Research Practice on the Batak Toba Community
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Medan - FKM USU:  Students of the Doctoral Program in Public Health Science of FKM USU for the 2021/2022 academic year conducted a practical session for the course "Qualitative Public Health Research" with the Batak Toba community in Ronggurnihuta District, Samosir Regency, North Sumatra Province, from June 30 to July 2, 2022. The activity was guided by the course lecturer, Prof. Dr. Dra. Ida Yustina, M.Si, and Dra. Nurmaini, MKM, Ph.D. In this session, the students focused on the practice of marapi/mararang and the consumption of bangun-bangun (Coleus aromaticus) among postpartum mothers. Additionally, they explored the physical activities of mothers after childbirth, child-rearing practices, exclusive breastfeeding, the habitual consumption of Black Beer, and the high levels of Total Fertility Rate (TFR). Many interesting findings emerged from the postpartum practices of the Batak Toba community. All the mothers interviewed practiced mararang/marapi, which is believed to accelerate physical recovery. Postpartum mothers also consistently consumed bangun-bangun to facilitate breast milk production and drank Black Beer, which is believed to cleanse "dirty blood" in the body after childbirth. Typically, mothers resumed activities such as washing, cooking, and cleaning the house 30 days after delivery and assisted their husbands in the fields after 90 days. Generally, mothers did not fully implement exclusive breastfeeding for their babies. Another noteworthy finding was the high number of childbirths. The results of this practical session will be compiled into a book.

 

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