Determinan Praktik Pengasuhan Dalam Memberikan Stimulasi Interaksi Bagi Anak-Anak Dengan Kebutuhan Khusus

Abstract

Background: Children with special needs require optimal interaction stimulation to support their communication, social, and independence development. Such stimulation relies heavily on parental caregiving practices, as parents constitute the child's immediate environment, yet not all parents implement these practices optimally.
Objective: This study aimed to analyze the determinants of parental caregiving practices regarding interaction stimulation for children with special needs, hypothesizing a relationship between caregiving factors (knowledge, acceptance, involvement, responsiveness, family support, time availability, and access to information) and these practices.
Methods: An observational analytic quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach was employed. The study was conducted in Karangjeruk Village, Jatirejo District, Mojokerto Regency, in September 2026, involving 26 respondents selected via total sampling. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test for bivariate analysis and regression for multivariate analysis, utilizing SPSS version 26.
Results: Multivariate analysis revealed a significant regression model (R-squared 0.932; p<0.001); only the variable of access to information significantly influenced caregiving practices regarding interaction stimulation (Beta 0.968; p<0.001), while the other six variables showed no significant influence.
Conclusion: These findings underscore the importance of enhancing access to information for parents of children with special needs as a family nursing intervention strategy to optimize interaction stimulation and child development.