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MOTHER KNOWLEDGE ABOUT FEEDING TO TODDLERS TO PREVENT STUNTING AT THE SIDOARJO HEALTH CENTER SIDOARJO DISTRICT Sri Hardi Wuryaningsih; Siswari Yuniarti; Nathacia Vicky Putri Hermawan
Global Ten Public Health and Nursing Journal Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): September
Publisher : Prodi keperawatan sidoarjo, politeknik kesehatan kemenkes surabaya indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36568/gtphnj.v2i3.168

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Introduction: Nutritional problems in general consist of deficiency and excess nutrition. Malnutrition in children, especially toddlers, are still a problem in Indonesia. One of them is stunting, stunting is a condition in which children experience growth disorders, so that the child's height does note match his age, US a result of chronic nutritional problems. One of the causes of stunting is the lack of knowledge of mothers in fulfilling conditions child nutrition. The purpose of this study was to identify mothers' knowledge about feeding toddlers to prevent stunting. Methods: This type of research is descriptive. The population of this study were mothers who had children aged 1-5 years as many as 91 people. The technique used to take samples is accidental sampling. Data collection used a questionnaire and then analyzed using frequency distribution and percentage. Results and Analysis: The results of this study indicates that most mothers of toddlers are knowledgeable enough. Knowledge of mothers of toddlers aged 35 years, mothers of toddlers aged 20-35 years, and mothers of toddlers aged <20 years are mostly knowledgeable enough. Knowledge of toddlers mothers in terms of the education of all toddler mothers with elementary - junior high school education, and a small number of toddler mother with high school education have less knowledge. Knowledge of mother of toddler in terms of the work of most of the mother who work are knowledgeable enough. Discussion: It is hoping that mothers of toddlers will seek information about feeding toddlers to prevent stunting through health workers, print and electronics media, listen when health education is given and apply it in everyday life US an effort to minimize the risk of stunting.
Factors That Influence The Occurrence Of Stunting In Toddlers In Jamang Village, Maduran District, Lamongan Farras Rosya; Siswari Yuniarti; Irfany Nurul H; Dwi Utari Widyastuti
Global Ten Public Health and Nursing Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36568/gtphnj.v3i2.185

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ABSTRACT Introduction : Stunting is a major obstacle to the growth and development of children under 5 years of age, leading to an increased risk of morbidity and mortality, reduced physical capacity, impaired development, and impaired motor function. If left untreated, it can lead to decreased brain development, impaired intelligence, impaired physical growth, and health problems such as the risk of diabetes, obesity, heart disease, cancer, stroke, and disability in old age. The aim of this study was to identify factors influencing stunting in toddlers.Method:This study employed a quantitative descriptive method. The sample consisted of 35 mothers of stunted toddlers. The sampling technique used was total sampling. Data were collected from May 22nd to 25th at the Jamang Village Toddler Health Post (Posyandu) using a questionnaire.Results and Analysis:The results of this study found that the direct factor causing stunting in toddlers in Jamang Hamlet was that most of the toddlers had experienced moderate or severe infections. Meanwhile, the indirect factor causing stunting was maternal occupation. In fact, stunting was more common in toddlers whose mothers were housewives. Conclusion : Mothers of toddlers are expected to consistently monitor and pay attention to their children's health to ensure their growth and development are not disrupted. Increase awareness through health cadres or healthcare workers by providing health education through various media such as leaflets, posters, and videos. This education includes explanations on how to address stunting in toddlers..