Journal of Indonesian Public Health Service
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): Volume 1, Issue 2, November 2024

STUNTING PREVENTION THROUGH EMPOWERING PREGNANT WOMEN AND MOTHERS OF TODDLERS

Dewi, Ratna Sari (Unknown)
Wardani, Emi Kusuma (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Oct 2024

Abstract

Background: Stunting is a global issue, affecting 178 million children under five years old. In Indonesia, the prevalence of stunting remains high, with 30.8% of toddlers affected. Objective: This community service aimed to increase knowledge about stunting prevention among pregnant women and mothers of toddlers. Method: The educational activities, including lectures, discussions, and demonstrations, were conducted with 20 participants in the Dukunyar Village, Dukun District, Gresik Regency. Results: The results significantly improved participants' knowledge about stunting prevention. Conclusion: This suggests that educational interventions are effective in raising awareness about stunting prevention among vulnerable groups.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JIPHS

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Public Health Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Indonesian Public Health Service (JIPHS) is a scientific journal of the results of implementing Community Service activities. The Journal of Indonesian Public Health Service (JIPHS) is managed by the College of Health Science Husada Jombang. The scope of this journal is articles ...