The role of working mothers in children’s health during the covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia

Abstract

During the Covid-19 pandemic, apart from adult health, children's health
requires significant attention. Governmental policies aimed at mitigating the
spread of the pandemic have inadvertently restricted children's activities,
adversely impacting their health. In Indonesia, many mothers have entered
the workforce to support their families' health. This study examines the impact
of working mother on children's health during the pandemic in Indonesia.
Employing logit regression analysis and utilizing microdata from the 2020
Socio-Economic Survey (SUSENAS), the findings suggest that working
mother has the potential to enhance children's health outcomes. Additionally,
the health of children is influenced by various sociodemographic
characteristics of the mother, including her educational attainment, type of
employment, age, place of residence, involvement in the agricultural sector.
The implications of this research highlight the pivotal role of maternal
participation in the labor market in sustaining children's health in Indonesia.