Jurnal Ners
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): JANUARI 2026

The Effect of Using A Digital Nutrition Application on The Knowledge and Attitudes of Mothers With Children Aged 1–5 Years Regarding Undernutrition

Maulina Mawaddah (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Sehat)
Eka Sylviana Siregar (Sekolah tinggi ilmu kesehatan sehat medan)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jan 2026

Abstract

Abstract Undernutrition among toddlers remains a public health issue in Indonesia. Mothers’ limited knowledge and attitudes toward child nutrition are key factors contributing to this problem. This study aimed to analyze the effect of a digital nutrition application on the knowledge and attitudes of mothers with children aged 1–5 years. A quantitative approach was used with a quasi-experimental design and a pretest-posttest control group. A total of 60 mothers participated, divided into an intervention group (using the digital nutrition app) and a control group (using printed leaflets). The results showed a significant increase in knowledge and attitude scores in the intervention group compared to the control (p < 0.05). Furthermore, most respondents perceived the digital nutrition application as more practical. In conclusion, the digital nutrition app had a positive effect on improving maternal knowledge and attitudes toward child undernutrition and was considered a practical tool for health education. Keywords: undernutrition, toddler mothers, digital application, knowledge, attitude

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ners

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Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing

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Fokus Jurnal Ners meliputi bidang kajian riset keperawatan diantaranya Keperawatan Medikal Bedah, Keperawatan Maternitas, Keperawatan Gawat Darurat, Keperawatan Anak, Keperawatan Lansia, Keperawatan Jiwa, Keperawatan Keluarga, Keperawatan Masyarakat, Manajemen Keperawatan dan Terapi Komplementer ...