Women Midwives and Midwifery
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2023): Women, Midwives and Midwifery journal

Characteristics And Knowledge of Mothers about Stunting Who Have Toddlers with Stunting

Aticeh Aticeh (Health Polytechnic of Jakarta III Ministry of Health)
Gita Nirmala Sari (Health Polytechnic of Jakarta III Ministry of Health Indonesia)
Silvia Sandra Lolita (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Oct 2023

Abstract

Background: The prevalence of stunted toddlers is around 24.4%. Meanwhile, in 2022, the results of the Indonesian Nutrition Status Survey (SSGI) prevalence of toddlers with stunting will decrease to 21.6%, a decline of 2.8% from 2021 Purpose: This study aims to assess the association between the characteristics and knowledge about stunting of mothers who have toddlers and the incidence of stunting Methods: The research design used is quantitative, with an analytical survey design using a selective cross-sectional approach. The sample comprises 98 respondents’ mothers with children under five and their toddlers. The data collection instrument used was a questionnaire. Statistical analysis used Chi-square. Results: There is an association between the mother's age, education, family income, and knowledge with the incidence of stunting in children under five years. Conclusion: A mother's characteristics and knowledge are closely related to the incidence of stunting. It is essential to provide education for mothers to prevent stunting in children.

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Journal Info

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wmm

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Subject

Humanities Education Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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The Women Midwives and Midwifery journal provides a forum for the publication dissemination and discussion of advances in evidence controversies current research and current knowledge. It promotes continuing education through the publication of research findings systematic and other reviews, experts ...