TREN PENELITIAN ASI PADA IBU BEKERJA: ANALISIS BIBLIOMETRIK INDONESIA

Abstract

Background: Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is strongly recommended, including for working mothers. However, limited evidence is available on the overall direction and research trends in this field. This study aimed to identify the novelty, trends, research gaps, and Indonesia’s contribution to scientific publications related to exclusive breastfeeding among working mothers. Methods: A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Scopus database with the keyword syntax: “Breastfeeding” OR “Exclusive Breastfeeding” AND “Workers” OR “Working Mothers” OR “Employees”. The search was limited to research articles published between 2013 and 2023, yielding 561 documents. Data were analyzed and visualized using Biblioshiny (R Studio) and VOSviewer. Results: Publications on breastfeeding among working mothers have shown fluctuating growth over the past decade. The most influential journals were BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, PLOS One, and Maternal and Child Nutrition. The United States was identified as the most productive country, with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health as the leading affiliated institution. Dominant research themes included poverty, rural areas, and nutrition, with qualitative methods being most frequently applied. Indonesia contributed significantly and ranked among the top five publishing countries. Conclusion: Research on breastfeeding among working mothers remains underexplored, especially regarding workplace-related factors and strategies to enhance breastfeeding self-efficacy. These areas present promising opportunities for future investigation, particularly in developing countries such as Indonesia.