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Associated Factors of Obesity among Under-Five Children in Tangerang, Indonesia, 2024 Nabila, Putri; Sari, Meliana
Mulawarman International Conference on Tropical Public Health Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): The 4th MICTOPH
Publisher : Faculty of Public Health Mulawarman University, Indonesia

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Background : The prevalence of obesity in Indonesia continues to rise. Childhood obesity has become one of the major public health concerns, as it affects children’s growth and long-term health status. Objective : This study aimed to determine the factors associated with obesity among under-five children. Research Methods/ Implementation Methods : The study was conducted among children living in the working area of Sukasari Primary Health Centre. This research employed a cross-sectional design involving 110 mothers with under-five children selected through purposive sampling. Data were analysed using the Chi-square test. Results : The results showed that the prevalence of obesity among under-five children was 27.3% (30 children). Hereditary factors, maternal education, maternal occupation, parental income, fast food consumption, consumption of sweet foods and beverages, and snack consumption (p-value < 0.05) were significantly associated with obesity among under-five children. Conclusion/Lesson Learned : Based on these findings, health facilities should strengthen parental education, particularly regarding complementary feeding (MP-ASI), as it plays a crucial role in shaping children’s early eating habits.
Development of Fun Polly Games: A Practical Life–Based Learning Media to Enhance Young Children’s Independence Warmansyah, Jhoni; Sari, Meliana; Yandira S Siregar, Rahayu; Wiliany, Sherly; Safna, Aisyah
Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Educational Research (IJECER) Vol. 4 No. 2: December 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam negeri Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar

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This study aims to develop Fun Polly Games, a Practical Life–based learning media designed to enhance the independence of children aged five to six years in Early Childhood Education settings. The development process followed the ADDIE model—Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation and employed a mixed-methods approach integrating qualitative techniques such as observations, interviews, and expert validation with quantitative feasibility assessments and comparative testing. The needs analysis indicated a wide gap in children’s independence, as many were not yet able to carry out basic self-help tasks due to the predominance of academic-oriented activities and teacher-centered instructional practices. Teachers also reported that the lack of appropriate learning media hindered efforts to cultivate independence. Expert validation confirmed that Fun Polly Games met the criteria for feasibility, while field trials showed strong positive responses from both children and teachers. The implementation of this media led to improved engagement, richer social interaction, and greater autonomy in performing daily tasks in meaningful contexts. Overall, Fun Polly Games is considered feasible, practical, and contextually relevant as a learning medium capable of strengthening independence-building practices in Early Childhood Education. Aligned with Montessori principles and responsive to contemporary educational needs, this media offers promising potential for supporting long-term independence and character development in young children.