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Journal : Universa Medicina

Effect of the family medicine approach in reducing stunting among toddlers Werdhani, Retno Asti; Koloi, Vican Sefiany; Tantri, Julietta; Mahardika, Abiyyu Ghiyats; Widjaja, Lydia Rosalina; Michelle, Michelle; Tiffany, Tiffany
Universa Medicina Vol. 44 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18051/UnivMed.2025.v44.50-56

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BackgroundOne health indicator assessed for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is the nutritional status of toddlers. Stunting, indicating chronic malnutrition in children, remains a pressing concern globally, especially in low‑ and middle‑income countries. Stunting is still prevalent in Jakarta as the capital city of Indonesia. The study's objective was to evaluate the implementation of the family medicine approach on stunting in toddlers in Koja Sub-District, North Jakarta. MethodsA pre- and post-test design study was conducted involving 40 toddlers who were diagnosed with stunting. Outcome variables were body weight, height, and stunting while the independent variable was the family medicine approach (home visits, family education, and monitoring for 3 months). The Friedman test was used to determine the difference in height and weight after 3 months of the family medicine approach. ResultsAfter 3 months of the family medicine approach, consisting of holistic history taking, performing a thorough physical examination, educating parents about toddlers' nutritional issues, and conducting routine monthly home visits, the toddlers’ body weight increased by 0.68 kg and their height increased by 1.37 cm (p<0.001). The total number of cases of stunting after the family medicine approach decreased by 30% (12/40) from 40 to 28. ConclusionsThere is a decrease in the number of stunting cases after the family medicine approach, but further research is needed. The study findings will help to improve policy measures focusing on the family medicine approach to reduce childhood stunting.
Co-Authors Aletheia, Samuel Pangeran Amrie Firmansyah Andrian Andrian Ardila, Preti Arista, Paula Aulia Qadri , Rizni Auroka, Enjelica Bagu, Stevani Precious Vallerie Benaya, Manuel Br Ginting, Litka Tiadoraria Buntu, Nasar Carolina Damayanti Marpaung Cecilia, Cecilia Chandra, Angelina Chandra, Herman Charlie Charlie, Charlie Charly Marlinda Clarissa, Clarissa Conny, Conny Cuangga, Evangelyn Grafany Dimawarnita, Firda Ela Rahmawati Elnabila, Yasyviena Za’ima Erick, Erick Erni Astuti Estralita Trisnawati Faramitha, Yora Fitriano, Andre Gilbert Saputra, Eric Giovanni, Giovanni Harahap, Serarifi Elagin Henilia Yulita Ibnu Harris Intanya, Variantika Ismail Nasution Isya Hanin Jessyka, Jessyka Juliawati, Mita Julita Julita Kheren, Kheren Koloi, Vican Sefiany Krisna, Yohanes Kurniawan, Yosia Gabriel Latisya, Silva Lilik Djuari M. Isa Alamsyahbana Mahardika, Abiyyu Ghiyats Meyland, Meyland Michael Michael Mohammed, Khaled Ahmed Muhammad, Raihan Akbar Muljo, Vanessa Vania Nainggolan, Olivia Venessa Ni Luh Putri Nurhidayati, Ely Nuri Arum Anugrahati Nurjanah, Listia Octarino, Christian Nindyaputra Orlina, Meita Papuania, Hairuni Parmonangan Manurung Pasopati, Rommel Utungga Pertiwi, Ratih Dyah Purba, John Tampil Putra, Rifqi Alamsyah Rahmatullah, Ivan Raja Yulianita Sarazwati Rajagukguk, Ronald Hasudungan Ramadhani, Riska Dewi Ranggaini, Dewi Ranti Utami Retno Asti Werdhani Rianda Elvinawanty Rina Sulistiyowati Rivanti, Fellia Riza, Dwi Ainur Sambodo, Bambang Sari, Een Permata Satria, Hendy selly Selly Sherlyna, Sherlyna Siahaan, Eirene Ratushyinkaya Siahaan, Septony Benyamin Silvi Nova Pianti Siratan, Elkuny Dovir Sophia Lubis, Mira Sri Nathasya Br Sitepu Sumiati Sumiati Sunita, Sunita Tantri, Julietta Tanudjaja, Tanudjaja Tanumihardja, Ninna Amadea Tanuwidjaja, Kornelius Sophiano Taqiyyuddin, Zaki Tiffany, Tiffany Tjahjono Herawan Tyas Putri Utami Utomo, Wendy Vidyarto Nugroho Widiasari, Natalia Widjaja, Lydia Rosalina Widjaja, Purnamawati Helen Wijaya, Jennisca Wiryateja, Jocelin Wita Anggraini Yessika Nababan, Anisa Yi Wong Yolanda Veronika Yudha Wardani Yuniana Yuniana Zahra, Sophia Zai, Immanuel Zubaidi, Umar Issa