Kedudukan Dan Peran Dukun Bayi Dalam Kebudayaan Masyarakat Jawa Di Desa Muara Intan, Kecamatan Tapung Hulu, Kabupaten Ampar, Provinsi Riau

Abstract

The existence of a dukun using Malinowski's functional theory. Historically, dukuns had an important role in pre-postpartum care, but now the existence of dukuns is starting to be abandoned. However, there are several community groups that still maintain the existence of a dukun, one of which is the people of Muara Intan Village. This study is focused on answering problems, including: (1) The general condition of the community in Muara Intan Village; (2) The role of the dukun in Muara Intan Village; and (3) The position of the dukun in Muara Intan Village. The method used is ethnography using participant observation techniques, interviews, documentation, and collecting audio-visual material in the form of pictures, photos, or recordings. Data analysis will take place simultaneously with other parts of the development of this research, namely data collection and writing of findings. The focus of this research is the dukun and the community who use the dukun services. The results of this study indicate that the existence of a dukun is still maintained because the biological needs of the community have not been fulfilled only with the help of medical personnel. Especially in meeting reproductive needs, namely during pregnancy, childbirth, after childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby care. Maintaining the culture is not the main reason, but it is because the dukun is still there that makes it a tradition in society. In this regard, it is necessary to regenerate the dukun, so that the dukun's presence is maintained in the community.