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The Role of Family and Community in Preventing Stunting in Toddlers Gaio, Eduardo Crisogono; Pinto, Joaquim; Tilman, Carlos Boavida; Soares, Virgilio; Costa Monteiro, Ermelinda da; Ximenes, Antonio
West Science Interdisciplinary Studies Vol. 3 No. 12 (2025): West Science Interdisciplinary Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/wsis.v3i12.2532

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Stunting remains a critical public health problem that affects children’s physical growth, cognitive development, and long-term human capital, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Increasing evidence suggests that stunting is not solely a nutritional issue but a multidimensional condition influenced by family practices and community environments. This study aims to systematically review the role of family and community in preventing stunting among toddlers. A systematic literature review was conducted using ten peer-reviewed articles indexed in the Scopus database. The review followed a structured search, selection, and thematic synthesis process to identify key family- and community-level determinants and interventions associated with stunting prevention. The findings indicate that family-related factors—such as parental education, caregiving practices, household food security, and health-seeking behavior—play a central role in reducing stunting risk. At the community level, supportive health services, nutrition education programs, sanitation infrastructure, and social support networks significantly strengthen family capacity and promote sustainable behavior change. Importantly, the review highlights that integrated family–community approaches are more effective than isolated interventions, as they align household practices with enabling community environments. This study contributes to the literature by reinforcing the importance of multi-level, socially grounded strategies for stunting prevention and provides evidence-based insights for policymakers and practitioners seeking to design holistic and sustainable child nutrition interventions.⁠
The Effect of Local Wisdom on Maternal and Child Health De Jesus Leite, Ana Do Rosário; Pinto, Joaquim; Tilman, Carlos Boavida; Ximenes, Antonio
West Science Interdisciplinary Studies Vol. 3 No. 12 (2025): West Science Interdisciplinary Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/wsis.v3i12.2533

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Maternal and child health remains a major public health concern, where health outcomes are shaped not only by medical and socioeconomic factors but also by sociocultural contexts. This study aims to examine the effect of local wisdom on maternal and child health using a quantitative approach. A total of 150 respondents were surveyed using a structured questionnaire measured on a five-point Likert scale. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 25, including descriptive statistics, validity and reliability tests, and simple linear regression analysis. The results indicate that local wisdom has a positive and statistically significant effect on maternal and child health (β = 0.683, p < 0.001). The coefficient of determination (R² = 0.386) shows that local wisdom explains 38.6% of the variation in maternal and child health outcomes. These findings suggest that culturally embedded values, beliefs, and community practices play an important role in shaping maternal and child health behaviors. Integrating local wisdom into maternal and child health programs can enhance community acceptance, strengthen preventive care, and improve health outcomes. This study provides empirical evidence supporting the inclusion of cultural dimensions in the formulation of maternal and child health policies.⁠
The Role of Social Media in Preventing HIV/AIDS: A Systematic Review Pinto, Joaquim; De Jesus Leite, Ana Do Rosário; Gaio, Eduardo Crisogsono; Alves, Maria Manuela; de Carvalho, Joaquim Gregorio; Tilman, Carlos Boavida
West Science Interdisciplinary Studies Vol. 3 No. 12 (2025): West Science Interdisciplinary Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/wsis.v3i12.2534

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The increasing prevalence of social media has transformed health communication practices and created new opportunities for HIV/AIDS prevention. This study aims to systematically examine the role of social media in preventing HIV/AIDS by synthesizing findings from existing academic literature. A systematic literature review approach was employed, analyzing fifteen peer-reviewed studies retrieved from Google Scholar that focus on the use of social media platforms in HIV/AIDS prevention efforts. The review findings indicate that social media plays a significant role in enhancing HIV/AIDS awareness and knowledge, shaping positive attitudes toward prevention, encouraging HIV testing and safer sexual behaviors, and reducing stigma among diverse populations, particularly adolescents, young adults, and key risk groups. Interactive content, peer-to-peer communication, and platform-specific engagement strategies were identified as critical factors in intervention effectiveness. However, the review also reveals persistent challenges, including misinformation, digital inequality, ethical concerns related to privacy, and limited evidence of long-term behavioral impact. Overall, the study concludes that social media serves as an effective complementary tool for HIV/AIDS prevention when integrated with broader public health strategies, while emphasizing the need for more rigorous and longitudinal research to strengthen evidence-based digital health interventions.⁠
Co-Authors Ahmad Guntur Alfianto Alves, Maria Manuela Amaral, Octavio Daniel Bria Belo, Gregorio Belo, Ostelino Da Silva Conseição, Jose Ximenes Da Costa Monteiro, Ermelinda da Costa, Grados Lino Da De Carvalho, Joaquim Gregorio de Jesus Leite, Ana do Rosario de Jesus, Acacio do Rosario de Jesus Leite, Ana dos Santos, Hermina Ferandes, Manuel da Costa Fidyawati Gaio, Eduardo Crisogono Gaio, Eduardo Crisogsono Heru Suwardianto Kumar, Sesha Leite, Ana do Rosario de Jesus Mahyuvi, Tata Monteiro, Ermelinda da Costa Oqui, Maximiano Pinto, Adelina Soares, Miguel Soares, Virgilio Teguh Santoso Tilman, Carlos Boavida Ximenes, Antonio Ximenes, Estevao Menezes