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Journal : Sustainable Applied Modification Evidence Community

Improving Newborn Care Knowledge and Practices through Training for Mothers and Posyandu Cadres in Rural Areas Sirajul Muna; Yayuk Sri Rahayu; Wibowo Hanafi Ari Susanto
Sustainable Applied Modification Evidence Community (SAMEC) Vol 2 No 1 (2025): June, 2025
Publisher : CV. Get Press Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69855/samec.v2i1.157

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Background. Inappropriate newborn care practices (NBW) contribute significantly to neonatal morbidity and mortality. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of training in improving knowledge and practice of newborn care among mothers and Posyandu cadres in rural areas. Methods. A quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test approach without a control group was used. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and observation sheets, which had been validated by experts and tested for reliability before use. Results. The results of the study indicate that a two-day intensive training has proven effective in improving mothers' and cadres' knowledge and practices regarding newborn care. The training, which was designed interactively and applicatively, was able to encourage significant improvements, especially in the aspects of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) and the ability to recognize neonathal danger signs. Conclusion. The findings suggest that simple yet structured interventions can be a potential strategy in supporting efforts to reduce newborn mortality in areas with limited access to professional health services.
Influential Factors Contributing to Stunting in Toddlers Hermita Bus Umar; Dina Ayuning Tyas; Herma Herdyana; Sirajul Muna; Yayuk Sri Rahayu
Sustainable Applied Modification Evidence Community (SAMEC) Vol 2 No 2 (2025): December, 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69855/samec.v2i2.277

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This study aimed to investigate the relationship between family socio-economic factors, environmental sanitation, and household physical conditions with the occurrence of stunting among toddlers in densely populated areas of Padang City, West Sumatra. In 2025, a cross-sectional study employing quantitative methods was conducted. The study population included all children aged 24 to 59 months. Using purposive sampling, 75 toddlers were selected based on the following inclusion criteria: measurable anthropometry, possession of a complete KIA/KMS record, and absence of chronic illnesses. Height measurements of toddlers followed the WHO 2006 anthropometric standards, household environmental conditions were assessed through observation, and data were collected via structured interviews. Bivariate analysis indicated a significant association between stunting and specific social and environmental factors. Toddlers from low-income families, with mothers of lower educational attainment, and living in substandard physical environments were found to be more susceptible to growth and development disorders compared to their better-off peers. Both univariate and multivariate analyses demonstrated that stunting is a multifaceted issue influenced by the interplay of the child’s biological age, maternal education level, household physical environment, and family socio-economic status. These findings highlight the necessity of ongoing health education programs to enhance family awareness and capabilities in fulfilling children’s nutritional needs, particularly in environments that are at higher risk for stunting, such as the home setting.