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NURTURING CARE PRACTICES AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN ACUTELY ILL TODDLERS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY IN INDONESIA Izati, Tri Muslikhah Nurul; Haryanti, Fitri; Rahmat, Ibrahim; Akhmadi, Akhmadi
NurseLine Journal Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): May 2026
Publisher : Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan Universitas Jember

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/nlj.v11i1.60055

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Background: The toddler period represents a critical window for social-emotional development, which serves as the foundation for social interaction and emotional expression. Nurturing care practices are recognized as essential contributors to optimal child development. However, evidence regarding the relationship between nurturing care and social-emotional outcomes in acutely ill children remains limited. Objective: This study examined nurturing care practices and social-emotional development in acutely ill toddlers, explored their relationship, and assessed potential confounding factors. Methods: A descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2024 to January 2025 at Banguntapan II Health Center, Bantul Regency, Indonesia. Sixty-four mother-child dyads were recruited through consecutive sampling. Mothers of acutely ill toddlers (aged 15-39 months) completed validated questionnaires assessing nurturing care practices and child social-emotional development using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire: Social-Emotional (ASQ:SE). Chi-square tests examined associations between variables. Results: Among participating mothers, 57.8% demonstrated good nurturing care practices. Social-emotional development screening revealed that 59.4% of children were not at risk for developmental concerns. A significant association was found between nurturing care practices and children's social-emotional development (p=0.038; OR=0.338, 95% CI: 0.120-0.954). Maternal physical health was significantly associated with nurturing care practices (p=0.018), while maternal depression, education, and family income showed no significant associations with either nurturing care practices (p=0.180-0.395) or social-emotional development (p=0.115-0.705). Conclusion: Good nurturing care practices were significantly associated with reduced risk of social-emotional developmental concerns in acutely ill toddlers. Maternal physical health emerged as a significant factor influencing caregiving practices. These findings underscore the importance of supporting maternal health and promoting comprehensive nurturing care strategies, even during episodes of acute childhood illness, to optimize social-emotional development outcomes.
Co-Authors A.A. Ketut Agung Cahyawan W Abdullah , Hayun Agus Susanto Agustina Rahmawati Akhmadi Akhmadi Albaar , Nurjanna Albaar, Nurjana Albaar, Nurjanna Amin, Nahdiah Amran Nur Anang Sedyohutomo Angela Wulansari Anik Rustiyaningsih, Anik Arif Rahman Arif Rahman Budhi Oktavia Carla Raymondalexas Marchira Carla Raymondalexas Marchira, Carla Raymondalexas Damayanti, Dewi Deasy Liestianty Desy Violita Ariani, Desy Violita Devi Udariansyah Dyah Nindita Carolina Eka Wahyuningrum Elsi Dwi Hapsari Ema Madyaningrum Erna Rusliana Muhamad Saleh Fatmawati, Kiki Amanda Felisha Febriane Balafif Fitri Haryanti Florensa Florensa, Florensa Florida Meo Pede, Florida Meo Galih Adi Pratama Ghifaudin, Yosahara Ashrivia Hadi, Pratiwi Hamidin Rasulu Haryani - Hasbullah , Hasbullah Hayun Abdullah Heny Suseani Pangastuti Hera Nirwati Husen, Janiah Ina Hendiani, Ina Indah Rodianawati Indra Asmara, Indra Intansari Nurjannah Irma Fidora Izati, Tri Muslikhah Nurul Janiah Husen Juharni, Juharni Kamaluddin, Abdul Kadir Kartika Aulia Ulfah Rachmayani Khairul Bariyah, Khairul Khudazi Aulawi Kustanti, Anita Latulanit, Nabila Shellawaty Lesmana, Mohammad Hendra Setia Mansyur, Suryani MARIA BINTANG Mariyono Sedyo Winarso, Mariyono Sedyo Mas'ud, Abdu Maulina Nugraheni Maulina Nugraheni, Maulina Mauraji, Ilham Meri Afridayani Mohammad Hakimi Morina Barus, Morina Muhammad Amin Muhammad Amin Muhshanah Mukhoirotin Mukhoirotin Muntabiah, Laela Hidayah Eka Maulida Nabila Shellawaty Latulanit Nahdiah Amin Niken Ambar Iswari, Niken Ambar Nora Idiawati Nugraha, Adikarya Puji Sutarjo Purwatiningsih Purwatiningsih Rasulu , Hamidin Risanto Siswosudarmo Rusliana Muhamad Saleh, Erna Saleh, Erna Rusliana M. Sammongkito, Ritayanti Sandy Dwi Aryanto Soewadi Soewadi Soewadi Soewadi Soewadi Sri Hartini Sri Warsini Sri Werdati Sri Werdati, Sri Suharjo Suharjo Sujono Sujono, Sujono Sulistyowati Sulistyowati Sumai, Shanty Amalia Sumarni Sumarni Supriyatni, Nani Suratini, Suratini Syamsul Bahri Wenny Artanty Nisman, Wenny Artanty Wibawa, Shinta Restu Wijayanti, Yanri wulansari, angela Yohana Ika Prastiwi