Journal of Public Health and Pharmacy
Vol. 4 No. 2: JULY 2024

Family Support for Short-Status Pregnant Women to Prevent Gestational Stunting : Phenomenological Studies

Muhamad, Zuriati (Unknown)
Indah Nurdin, St. Surya (Unknown)
Asnidar, Asnidar (Unknown)
Ilyas Abbas, Ilyas Abbas (Unknown)
Dwi Nur Octaviani Katili (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Jul 2024

Abstract

Introduction: Maternal short stature with a height < 150 cm are at risk of giving birth to short babies (body length < 48 cm) Then, so that they become small and small children. The purpose of this study was to analyze family support for short pregnant women in dealing with their pregnancies. Methods: This study uses a qualitative research design with a phenomenological approach. The informants in this study were 12 short pregnant women and 9 village midwives. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews. The data were analyzed using the Interpretation of Phenomenology Analysis (IFA). Results: It is suggested that family support needs to be increased through the participation of community leaders and religious leaders, so that pregnant women can carry out their pregnancies happily and have support from those closest to them and have an impact on the health of the fetus. Conclusion: Family support needs to be increased through the participation of community leaders and religious leaders, so that pregnant women can carry out their pregnancies happily and have support from those closest to them and have an impact on the health of the fetus

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jphp

Publisher

Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

Description

Journal of Public Health and Pharmacy is an national, peer-reviewed journal. It publishes original papers, reviews and short reports on all aspects of the science, philosophy, and practice of public health. It is aimed at all public health practitioners and researchers and those who manage and ...