Journal of Applied Nutrition and Dietetic
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): December 2021

Mother's Perception of the Effect of the Bina Keluarga Balita (BKB) Program on Growth Development

Raihan Raihan (Diploma in Nutrition, Department of Nutrition, Poltekkes Kementerian Kesehatan, Aceh)
Iskandar Iskandar (Department of Nutrition, Poltekkes Kementerian Kesehatan, Aceh)
Alfriedsyah Alfriedsyah (Department of Nutrition, Poltekkes Kementerian Kesehatan. Aceh)
Agus Hendra Al Rahmad (Department of Nutrition, Poltekkes Kementerian Kesehatan. Aceh)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2021

Abstract

The Bina Keluarga Balita (Toddler Family Development) program is designed to monitor and handle problems in the community. Mother's perception of this program should be assessed to find out their understanding of this program, monitor the growth of toddlers by examining the Kartu Menuju Sehat (Health Care Cards), and observe the development of toddlers by examining the Kartu Kembang Anak (Child Development Cards). This study aims to assess mothers' perception of the influence of the Bina Keluarga Balita program on the growth and development of toddlers. This quantitative research employed a cross-sectional design. The data were processed using a chi-square test. This study involved 45 mothers of children under five, The sampling was determined using the Lameshow formula. This study has revealed a relationship between mothers' perception of the growth and development of toddlers, as shown by the statistical result of p < 0.05. Meanwhile, the relationship between the mothers' perception of the growth and development of toddlers has a p-value = 0.007. Finally, the relationship between the mother's perception of the development and the development of toddlers has a p-value = 0.017. It is concluded that the mothers’ perception and toddlers' growth and development have an interrelated relationship. Thus, a good perception will create more significant growth and development in toddlers.  

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jand

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Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

Description

Journal of Applied Nutrition and Dietetic is a scientific publication in the field of: Nutrition and dietetic to aspects of nutrition science Clinical nutrition Food and nutrition Food technology and applied health ...