Abstract :
Entering preschool age, ideally children can learn to live independently, but not all children can be independently associated with the birth order of children in the family. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the order of birth of children in the family with independence in fulfilling the activity daily living (ADL) in preschool children (4-5 years).
The study design used analytic observations with a cross sectional approach, the population was all patients with MTBS UPTD Puskesmas Kec. Kepanjenkidul Blitar City is preschool (4-5 years old) who visits the Puskesmas. Sampling using Accidental sampling technique with a sample of 43 respondents. Data collection using questionnaires and interview guides. Data analysis using spearman rho test with ? = 0.05.
From a total of 43 children, 14 eldest children, 6 middle children and 21 youngest children, 21 independent children and 22 independent children. Spearman rho statistical test analysis shows the value of p = 0.004. Because the value of p (0.05) then H1 is accepted which means that there is a relationship between the birth order of children in the family with independence in fulfilling the activity daily living (ADL) in preschool children (4-5 years) at the UPTD Community Health Center Kepanjenkidul Blitar City.
The birth order of children in the family has different characteristics that affect the independence of the child, so parents should be able to set an example for children and train them to be independent in accordance with the abilities and stages of child development.
Keywords: order of birth of children, independence of ADL, preschoolers (4-5) years old