Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (Indonesian Journal of Community Engagement)
Vol 11, No 3 (2025): September

Increasing Maternal Knowledge on Childhood Stunting and Gastrointestinal Disorders

Athiyyah, Alpha Fardah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2025

Abstract

Stunting is a condition associated with inadequate nutrition and frequent illnesses during the first 1000 days of life. Diarrhea and helminthic infection were prevalent risk factors for stunting in children under five years of age. In 2017, Bondowoso was being one of the regency exhibiting the elevation rates of stunting. Stunting prevalence in Curahdami District, Bondowoso found up to 70% in 2018. This study aimed  to identify the effect of the community development on maternal knowledge in Curahdami District, Bondowoso about stunting and gastrointestinal disorder. The community development was consisted of educational event and anthropometry measurement. The maternal knowledge was measured using pre and post-test design. Thirty-seven children were measured, and over half exhibited stunting; maternal knowledge considerably improved before and after the educational intervention. In conclusion, the community development through educational sessions has successfully enhanced maternal awareness in Curahdami District, Bondowoso which could become a regular program in the future.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jpkm

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management

Description

Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (Indonesian Journal of Community Engagement), with registered number ISSN 2460-9447 (print), ISSN 2541-5883 (online) is a scientific multidisciplinary journal published by Directorate of Community Services Universitas Gadjah Mada. It is in the national level that ...