The Role of Parents in Implementing Toilet Training for Toddlers.

Introduction: This research aims to identify the role of parents in implementation toilet training for toddlers. The variable in this study is the role of parents in the implementation of toilet training with a population of 130 people. The sample selection used in this study was based on inclusion criteria, namely there were 57 people. The research instrument used in this study was a questionnaire containing statements about the role of parents in carrying out toilet training. The researcher made his own questionnaire by referring to reference sources. The questionnaire has been tested for the validity and reliability of the instrument. Test Statistical analysis using univariate analysis. Methods: The research design used a descriptive quantitative approach, a purposive sampling technique involving 57 parents of toddlers through filling out a questionnaire. Parents' responses were recorded and categorized into two categories, good and bad. Results: The results showed that more than half of the parents were in a good category to implement toilet training (52.6%), and the rest were still in the bad category (47.4%). Several factors can affect the role of parents in carrying out toilet training, i.e. the readiness of parents and children, toilet training teaching techniques, and the stages of toilet training itself. Conclusion: Nurses as health workers are expected to become educators for the parents about knowing the importance of implementation toilet training for children. Physical and psychological environmental aspects must be considered in supporting the toilet training process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]