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Journal : Amerta Nutrition

Perbedaan Pengetahuan Kader Posyandu dan Ibu Balita Terkait Stunting serta Hubungannya dengan Kejadian Stunting pada Balita: Differences in Knowledge of Posyandu Cadres and Mothers of Toddlers Regarding Stunting and Its Association with Stunting Incidence in Toddlers Rukmana, Erni; Fransiari, Muhammad Edwin; Damanik, Kanaya Yori; Nurfazriah, Latifah Rahman
Amerta Nutrition Vol. 8 No. 3SP (2024): AMERTA NUTRITION SUPPLEMENTARY EDITION Special 4th Amerta Nutrition Conferenc
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/amnt.v8i3SP.2024.61-70

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Background: Stunting, a condition where children fail to grow adequately for their age, is a significant public health issue in Indonesia. Health cadres play a vital role role as sources of information and knowledge for mothers of toddlers to prevent stunting. Objectives: To analyze differences in knowledge between Integrated Health Service Post (Posyandu) cadres and mothers of toddlers regarding stunting, and to examine the relationship between maternal knowledge of stunting and stunting incidence in children. Methods: This study was conducted in Medan Maimun Subdistrict, Medan City, from June to July 2024, using a cross-sectional design. A total of 68 cadres and 79 mothers of toddlers participated as respondents. Data were collected using validated questionnaires and analyzed using univariate analysis, independent sample t-test to compare knowledge levels between groups, And Spearman’s test to assess the relationship between maternal knowledge of stunting and stunting incidence. Results: Significant differences in stunting knowledge were found between health cadres and mothers of toddlers (p-value=0.003). Additionally, a significant relationship was observed between maternal knowledge of stunting and stunting incidence in children (p-value=0.034). Stunting incidence rates among children were 22.8% and 21.5%, respectively. Conclusions: Enhancing education and training for mothers of toddlers is essential to prevent stunting. The study also recommends strengthening the role of health cadres in delivering stunting-related education within the community.
Penilaian Pengetahuan, Sikap dan Perilaku Gizi Seimbang, serta Status Gizi pada Remaja di Daerah Rural: Penilaian Pengetahuan, Sikap dan Perilaku Gizi Seimbang serta Status Gizi pada Remaja di Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) Yayasan Bandung, Kabupaten Deli Serdang Rukmana, Erni; Fransiari, Muhammad Edwin; Damanik, Kanaya Yori; Nurfazriah, Latifah Rahman
Amerta Nutrition Vol. 7 No. 2SP (2023): AMERTA NUTRITION SUPPLEMENTARY EDITION Special 3rd Amerta Nutrition Conferenc
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/amnt.v7i2SP.2023.178-183

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Background: Malnutrition during adolescence can slow growth and delay puberty. Adequate nutritional knowledge, attitudes, and behavior among adolescents are crucial to prevent health issues that can continue into adulthood. Objectives: To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to balanced nutrition and nutritional status among adolescents at the Yayasan Bandung Senior High School, Deli Serdang Regency. Methods: The research design used was a cross-sectional design with a total of 80 adolescents aged 14 to 18 years at the Yayasan Bandung Senior High School, Deli Serdang Regency. The subject taking technique was stratified random sampling. Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of balanced nutrition were obtained through questionnaires. Height and weight data were analyzed using WHO Anthro Plus to determine the Z-score of Body Mass Index according to age. Data analysis used the Spearman test to determine the relationship between variables. Results: Most adolescents had good nutritional status, namely 68.8%, while the percentage of overnutrition and obesity was 18.8% and undernutrition was 12.5%. Adolescents have a high level of knowledge of balanced nutrition of 20 adolescents (25%). Balanced nutrition attitudes were categorized as high, namely 43 adolescents (53.8%), while high category balanced nutritional behaviors were only 6 adolescents (7.5%). The results of the bivariate test (Spearman Correlation) showed a relationship between attitudes and behavior-balanced nutrition (p<0.05). Conclusions: There is a relationship between attitudes and behavior of balanced nutrition in adolescence the Bandung Higher Education Foundation High School, Deli Serdang Regency.