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Journal : Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat

Moringa Leaves-Added Food, Baby Massage, and Tui Na Massage to Reduce Stunting Rate on Young Children in Indonesia Sutrisna, Eka; Maulida, Husna; Saputra, Fauzan; Yunitasari; Ardila, Arista; Suriani; Ristiani
Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat Vol. 21 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang in collaboration with Ikatan Ahli Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia (IAKMI Tingkat Pusat) and Jejaring Nasional Pendidikan Kesehatan (JNPK)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/kemas.v21i2.24094

Abstract

Stunting remains a significant public health issue in Indonesia, particularly in Aceh Province, where the prevalence reached 33.18% in 2021 exceeding the WHO threshold. In North Aceh District, 14.3% of children under five were stunted, with Simpang Keramat District reporting one of the highest rates (35%). This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a combined intervention Moringa leaf-supplemented food within a balanced diet, baby massage, and Tui Na massage in improving the nutritional status of stunted children aged 0–2 years. A quasi-experimental pre-post design was used, involving 50 stunted children divided equally into treatment and control groups. The intervention was conducted over 2.5 months. Paired t-test results showed significant increases in weight (t24 = -6.656, p < .000) and height (t24 = -3.244, p < .003) in the treatment group compared to the control group. These findings suggest that combining dietary fortification using locally available Moringa leaves with physical stimulation through massage therapy can effectively enhance growth outcomes. Given the multifactorial nature of stunting, this study recommends that nurses and health practitioners incorporate both nutrition-based interventions and sensory-stimulating therapies to address growth delays in young children, particularly in high-risk areas such as Aceh.
Co-Authors A. Mulia Saleh Ade Fadillah FW Pospos Ade Nisya Nasution Ahmad Nizam Ahmad Zuwandana Aisyah Alhuda Alia Wartiningsih Anisa Pujawati Annisa Keumala Dewi Apriola Dwi Indra Swary Ardila, Arista Asriyani Aulia Fuadah Awal, Muhammad Ayu Astari, Ayu Azisah Bahmid Barda Mulyandi Dea Resti Piranda Dedy Ahmady Dessy Zulfianti Sinaga Dewi Suryani Sentosa Din Hary Fitriadi Durahim, Darwis Dzacky Muharram Rani Eddy Gunawan Eka Lestari Eka Nurlina Erga Eka Putri Ersah Atthbarry Rahmadinata Fadila Putri Fani Khairawati Ferica Christinawati Putri Fitrah Afandi ZT Halim, Hendra Hamdayani Hardiyanto Hendrik Ibrahim Patunrengi, Iswadi Islam, Fahrul Jahuddin, Rahmat Jihan Salsabila KARTINI Kesuma, T. Meldi Khairil Umuri Lasmina Lumban Gaol Liza Phonna Lukman, Sri Hardiyanti luqman M. Ridha Siregar M. Shabri Abdul Majid Mahardika, Siti Suci Maulida, Husna Muh Arif, Muh Muhammad Haris Riyaldi Muhammad Muaz Ihsan Muna, Sirajul Musdalifa Nadya Desi Saputri Naila Saifana Nana Rizkiana Nasution, Annio Indah Lestari Nela Dwi Iriani Nova Fitriana Nur Islamiyah, Pramitasari Nurma Sari Nurmalasari, Yusriah Nurtang Marlianti Panda Alfira, Yuni Phonna, Liza Rahmad Al-Hidayat Rahmaniar Rahmawati, Meylin Rayyan Firdaus Risa Rukmana Ristiani Rizky Agusriyanti Irna Rosdiana Roslaini Roslaini Rosyidah Rudi Tarenre Sainah Salsabila Santi Widiawati Saputra, Fauzan Sartiyah Saumy Rizma Sitepu, Novi Indriyani sri maryuni St. Ramlah Stephanus TW Sukarti Sulistya Rini Pratiwi Sumarni, Mutia Suriadi Suryaningsih, Wiwiek Susanna Sutrisna, Eka Syahriyal Takdirmin Teuku Muhammad Syahrizal Teungku Muhammad Sabil Utomo, Mohamad Nur Yohanna Thresia Nainggolan Yulis Sayang Yunitasari