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FAMILY PREPARATION FOR A FUTURE WITHOUT STUNTING Suhaid, Dewi Novitasari; Wardani, Dyah Woro Kartiko Kusumo
Abdi Dosen : Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat Vol. 9 No. 4 (2025): DESEMBER
Publisher : LPPM Univ. Ibn Khaldun Bogor

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32832/abdidos.v9i4.3215

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Stunting is a condition in which children under five years of age fail to achieve optimal growth as a result of chronic inadequate nutritional intake. As a consequence, their height is significantly below the average for their age group. This condition negatively affects both physical and cognitive development, increases the risk of chronic diseases later in life, and ultimately reduces the quality of a nation’s human resources. In Indonesia, stunting remains a major public health concern, influenced by multiple factors including maternal nutritional status, maternal height, limited access to adequate antenatal care (ANC), low birth weight (LBW), and short birth intervals. Adequate maternal nutrition is particularly crucial, as it has a direct impact on fetal growth and development. On July 7, 2025, pregnant women and women of reproductive age in RW 07, Tanah Tinggi, Johar Baru District, participated in a health education program aimed to strengthen family knowledge about stunting, so it can be prevented in children both now and in the future. The activity consisted of a pre-test assessment, followed by the distribution of educational topics covering the definition, prevalence, causes, consequences, and preventive strategies related to stunting. Additional topics addressed maternal nutrition, danger signs in pregnancy, and risk factors that may compromise fetal development. A post-test was administered afterward to evaluate the improvement in participants’ knowledge. The evaluation demonstrated a substantial increase in knowledge. The average score improved from 5.4 on the pre-test to 9.6 on the post-test. These findings indicate that health education is effective in....
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING HISTORY AND THE INCIDENCE OF STUNTING AMONG CHILDREN AGED 0–24 MONTHS AT JOHAR BARU DISTRICT PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER, INDONESIA Dyah Woro Kartiko Kusumo Wardani; Crisilya Sapulette; Kusuma Dini; Ni Nyoman Sri Artina Dewi
Multidisciplinary Indonesian Center Journal (MICJO) Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Vol. 3 No. 1 Edisi Januari 2026
Publisher : PT. Jurnal Center Indonesia Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62567/micjo.v3i1.2219

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This study was conducted to examine the association between exclusive breastfeeding history and stunting among children aged 0–24 months at the Johar Baru District Primary Health Center. A correlational study design with a cross-sectional approach was employed. The study involved 83 mothers with children aged 0–24 months, who were selected through random sampling. Data were obtained via structured interviews using a master table and subsequently analyzed using the chi-square test with a significance level set at 5%. The findings indicated that the majority of mothers were between 20 and 35 years of age (81.9%), did not have paid employment (68.9%), and had attained secondary to higher levels of education (78.3%). More than half of the respondents reported providing exclusive breastfeeding (56.6%), and most children were classified as not stunted (75.9%). Bivariate analysis revealed a statistically significant association between maternal age and the occurrence of stunting (p = 0.039). However, no significant associations were identified between maternal occupation (p = 0.159), maternal educational attainment (p = 0.203), or exclusive breastfeeding history (p = 0.925) and stunting incidence. The study concludes that stunting is influenced by multiple interrelated factors, indicating that its prevention cannot rely solely on exclusive breastfeeding. Comprehensive strategies involving sustained nutritional interventions, improved environmental sanitation, and appropriate caregiving practices are essential to effectively reduce stunting. Therefore, health professionals are encouraged to continue promoting exclusive breastfeeding while simultaneously addressing other contributing factors that support optimal child growth and development.