Sociocultural Linkages as Causes of Stunting Village in the Community of Tanjung Village, Mempawah Hilir District, Mempawah District

Chainar, Chainar
Thea Purnama, Desca
Elyta, Elyta
Apriyanto, Dhidik
Marini, Marini

International Journal of Multidisciplinary Approach Research and Science
Том 1 № 03 (2023): International Journal of Multidisciplinary Approach Research and Science

Mempawah Regency is a Regency with high cases of stunting, the government's efforts to reduce stunting rates by providing nutritious food assistance to babies at risk of stunting. Stunting is not only a matter of nutrition, but the causes of stunting are complex. This study aims to describe the existence of sociocultural linkages as a cause of stunting. The research method used descriptive qualitative approaches; the informants consisted of 7 people from several government groups, health workers, traditional shops, and communities whose children were stunted; the technique for determining informants used a purposive technique, and the data collection techniques were interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that there is a relationship between low education, many early marriages.