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Narrative Review : Implementasi Farmakoekonomi dalam Program Kesehatan Stunting Chiara Dhinta; Didik Setiawan; Indri Hapsari
BENZENA Pharmaceutical Scientific Journal Vol 5 No 01 (2026): BENZENA PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL
Publisher : Universitas Pekalongan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31941/benzena.v5i01.7974

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Introduction: Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem that remains a major public health challenge in Indonesia because it impacts physical growth, cognitive development, economic productivity, and the quality of human resources. Although the prevalence of stunting shows a downward trend, its incidence remains relatively high, necessitating effective and efficient interventions. A pharmacoeconomic approach, specifically cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA), can be used to evaluate the efficiency of various stunting prevention and management programs. Objective: This narrative review aims to examine the factors that influence the incidence of stunting in children and analyze the implementation of pharmacoeconomics through a cost-effectiveness analysis approach in various stunting control programs. Methods: The study was conducted using a narrative review method with secondary data sources obtained from the PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect databases. The literature search was conducted on publications from 2008–2026. Articles that met the inclusion criteria included observational studies, cohort studies, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and economic evaluation studies related to stunting programs. A total of 30 articles were analyzed descriptively. Results: The study showed that stunting is influenced by nutritional factors, recurrent infections, low birth weight, maternal nutritional status, maternal education, socioeconomic conditions, and environmental sanitation. Interventions such as micronutrient supplementation, supplementary feeding, exclusive breastfeeding promotion, nutrition education, and sanitation improvements have been proven effective in reducing the risk of stunting. Cost-effectiveness analysis showed that interventions in the First 1,000 Days of Life provide significant health and economic benefits with efficient use of resources. Conclusion: Implementing pharmacoeconomics through cost-effectiveness analysis plays a crucial role in supporting decision-making for stunting reduction programs. Nutrition and health interventions in early life have proven effective and provide long-term economic benefits, making them worthy of prioritization in public health policies. Keywords: Stunting; Pharmacoeconomics; Cost-Effectiveness Analysis; Nutrition Program; Child Health
Co-Authors . SUSANTI Achmad Saiful Ulum AGUS PRIYANTO Agus Siswanto Ahmad Syaichoni Amol, Apriance L. Amol, Febriyanti Andi Suhendi Annas, Rafi Nur Antoro, Deny Yudi Arrista, Bella Basleman, Balqis Hisyam Saleh Bella Arrista Binar Asrining Dhiani Bustanuddin As Suaidy Chiara Dhinta Deny Yudiantoro Desta Kurniawan, Desta Dharmawan, Putu Oka Dwi Harningsih, Dwi Dwi Lestari Dyah Aryani Perwitasari Eliyanti, Uzma Ellianawati, Ellianawati Febrianti, Fira Rosmaliana Fredie Irijanto Frisky Almuksiti, Frisky Ghulam Asrofi Buntoro Gigih Iryoto, Gigih Githa Fungie Galistiani Gunawan Prayitno Hadi, Ismanurrahman Hanafi, Afip Choirul Hasani Siti Alfiyah Heni Lutfiyati, Heni Hidajah Rachmawati Ida Dzikriyani Iin Rosini Ika Yuni Astuti Ilone, Stella Indri Hapsari Indri Hapsari Joko Priyanto Wibowo Juwita, Dina Ratna kartono, Teguh hari Khabib Imadudin Laeli Mustajabah, Laeli Lianawati Lianawati Mahatir, Ashief Mahatir, Ashief Mardhiyyah, Cut Ainul Maulani, Putri Melike Christiani, Melike Michelia Prastika Sugiri Moeslich Hasanmihardja Muamala, Anisa Much Ilham Novalisa Aji Wibowo Muharudin, Eko Nailah Firdausiyah Nasution , Ahmad Yani Ningrum, Dewi Puspita Nur Ida Dwi Retnani Nur Khoiri Nurhaliza, Inta NURUL AZIZAH Nyoman Sudarma Pradana, Dominicus W Prasuma, Galar Sigit Pri Iswati Utami Purnamasari, Rizky Purnamasari, Rizky Purnamasari, Tri Julia Purnomo, Dwi Kristian Purnomo, Dwi Kristian Ria Utami, Primanitha Riska Octaviana, Riska Rizal Furqan Ramadhan Rizka Rahmania Safitri, Angelia Yuliana Saputro, Arfindo Adimas Eko Septyana, Dinda Singgih, Aditya Siska Anggita Listiana, Siska Anggita Siti Patonah Soedarso - Soedarso, . Soedarso, . Sri Idayani, Sri Sudarso Sudarso Sugesti Hayuning Tyas, Sugesti Hayuning Sugiantoro, Ergia Andang Sugiri, Michelia Prastika Sukirno Sukirno Supriyadi Supriyadi Suripto Suripto Susanti Susanti Susiyadi, Susiyadi Sutheeraprasert, Praewthip Suwandi S. Sangadji Tri Ambar Nur Hidayat Tyas, Rafi Setyoning Wahyunita Yulia Sari, Wahyunita Yulia Waluyo Budi Atmoko, Waluyo Budi Wasik, Zainul Widya Prilansari, Widya Windu Rujianto, Windu WULAN PURNAMASARI, WULAN Yahya, Muhammad Fachrul Yhoni Agus Setya Mahendra Zainul Wasik Zumrotul Anisah, Zumrotul