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Analysis of providing complementary feeding practice to stunted and non-stunted children aged 6-24 months in Natuna Regency, Indonesia: A qualitative study Nabiella, AD; Afifah, Effatul; Nurlita, Safira; Hidayanti, Misna; Mumtaz, Hammada Hanifia; Aji, Arif Sabta
Jurnal Gizi Indonesia (The Indonesian Journal of Nutrition) Vol 14, No 1 (2025): December
Publisher : Department of Nutrition Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jgi.14.1.36-50

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ABSTRACTBackground: Stunting was a growth disorder that occurred as a result of chronic malnutrition and repeated infections. Its prevalence had increased due to suboptimal complementary feeding (CF) practices.Objectives: The objective of this study was to describe the attitudes and confidence of mothers in the practice of providing CF among children aged 6–24 months.Materials and Methods: A descriptive qualitative study with a phenomenological approach was conducted through semi-structured interviews at Serasan and Serasan Timur Health Centers, Natuna Regency, from September to November 2024. The study explored maternal attitudes and self-confidence in complementary feeding (CF) practices. Participants included 18 primary informants in focus group discussions (9 mothers of stunted and 9 of non-stunted children) and 4 key informants in in-depth interviews (2 heads of community health centers and 2 nutritionists). Data were analyzed thematically using NVivo 12.0 software.Results: This study identified four main themes. First, maternal attitudes in facing challenges, such as food rejection and the selection of appropriate food types. Second, maternal attitudes in the practice of providing complementary feeding (CF). Third, maternal confidence in determining suitable food textures. Fourth, maternal confidence in managing picky eating during CF practices. Most mothers demonstrated a positive attitude toward CF, including preparing food themselves, considering it healthier and more economical. However, some mothers of stunted children tended to purchase instant foods more often due to practicality. The majority showed high confidence, supported by Posyandu education, internet resources, and nutritionists. Nevertheless, several mothers of stunted children still lacked confidence due to limited information on CF nutritional adequacy.Conclusion: Mothers of stunted children tended to have lower attitudes and self-confidence compared to those of non-stunted children in complementary feeding (CF) practices. Continuous education and supportive policies facilitating access to nutritious foods were essential. Additionally, family support enhanced maternal confidence in providing CF.Keywords: Attitude; children; complementary feeding; self confidence; stunting
Co-Authors Afifah Nufaisah Alfiana, Rina Alkaririn, M Robby ANAFRIN YUGISTYOWATI Anugerahwati, Ammara Asya Aprilia, Veriani Asri Meidyah Agustin Deni Elnovriza Desi Nurmilah Dian Yustika Rini Dina Seftina Dinda Yulia Nabilla Djidin, Radhiyya Tsabitah Djidin, Radhiyya Tsabitah S. Effatul Afifah. Eka Nuryandini Eka Nuryandini Esti Nurwanti Esti Nurwanti Esti Nurwanti Farhan, Alfina Ulfah Fauziah Putri, Novita Febrining Tias Hafizhah, Rafiqah Dwita Haidiyanti, Julistin Hastrin Hositanisita Hendras Bintari Herawati, Herni Dwi Herni Dwi Herawati Herwinda Kusuma Rahayu Herwinda Kusuma Rahayu Hidayanti, Misna Hidayati, Misna Ika Wahyuningsih Indriyani, Riska Junaida Astina Khoirunnisah, Frisqi Meilany Khouridhiya, Mumtaz Kurniasari, Yulinda Lestari, Prasetya Listiyana, Fani M Robby Alkaririn Maria Theodora Natalia Hurint Miftahul Jannah Mirza Hapsari Sakti Titis Penggalih Mulyono, Andriani Mumtaz, Hammada Hanifia Munawaroh, Siti Raudah MZ, Rama Beka Sariy Nabiella, AD Nabiil Ikbaar Maulana Nabilla Rachmah Nidya Ikha Putri Nur Indrawaty Lipoeto Nur Indrawaty Lipoeto Nurinda, Eva Nurjanah, Raudah nurlita, safira Nurunniyah, Siti Paramashanti, Bunga Astria Paramita, Dyah Pradnya Purnamasari, Sintha Dewi Putri Kurniawati, Putri Putri, Dwifa Aprilia Putri, Faizah Rahma Putri, Sintia Aurilia Rachmah, Qonita Raden Mohamad Herdian Bhakti Rahayu, Herwinda Kusuma Rahmi Safitri, Rahmi Ranne Balqis Rauza Sukma Rita Riyanti, Hanifa Aulie Safila Rosi Novita Rusdi, Faza Yasira Ryan Salfarino S. Djidin, Radhiyya Tsabitah Safarina G Malik Sailendra, Nova Veronika Sampurno, Edi Samutri, Erni Sari, Pramitha Sari, Sintha Dewi Purnama Sativa, Rani Risa Satrijo Saloko Satrijo Saloko Septiyana, Sorra Milwayani Siti Helmyati Sitti Patimah Sorra Milwayani Septiyana Sorra Milwayani Septiyana Sri Wahyuni Surendran, Shelini Syuja Rafiqi Arifin Triastanti, Resti Kurnia Triska Susila Nindya Triwahyuni, Novi Veriani Aprilia Veriani Aprilia Veriani Aprilia Veriani Aprilia Vivi Meiliza Majid Wahyuningsih Winda Irwanti, Winda Wulana Saputri Wulandari, Fatma Annisa Yhona Paratmanitya Yuliani Yuliani Yulinda Kurniasari Yulinda, Rahmawati Yusrawati Yusrawati Zulfa, Ifana Fitria