<![CDATA[Background: Stunting, characterized by failure to grow and develop in toddlers because of malnutrition, is indicated by a body that is shorter than that of children of the same age. Mother's knowledge has less impact on childcare and causes an increase in the incidence of stunting in toddlers.Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between maternal knowledge and parenting style and the incidence of stunting in toddlers in Samarinda City.Methods: The method in this study uses a quantitative and cross-sectional study design and then uses a stratified random sampling technique with a sample of 77 stunted mothers under five. It will be conducted in February 2024 in the city of Samarinda. Data collection used observation and questionnaires. The data analysis technique used the chi square test.Results: Lack of maternal knowledge in short (79.5%) and very short toddlers (20.5%) and poor parenting in very short (51.2%) and short toddlers (48.8%). The results of the statistical test presented that there was a significant relationship between maternal knowledge and parenting style and the incidence of stunting (P-value = 0.003 and P-value = 0.002).Conclusion: There was a significant relationship between maternal knowledge and parenting style and the incidence of stunting in toddlers in Samarinda City.]]>
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