<![CDATA[Background: Anxiety results from elements or sources that a person perceives as dangers or threats. When making decisions for preventing postpartum stunting, mothers may feel anxious; excessive fear might jeopardize the outcome of a planned delivery process.Objective: to analyze psychological management in Stunting Prevention Efforts through Maternal Decisions Regarding Postpartum in Kupang Regency, East Nusa Tenggara ProvinceMethods: This study is an analytical correlational study with a cross-sectional design. Purposive sampling was employed over a two-month period, resulting in a total sample of 145 participants. The study was conducted in Kupang Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, in February 2026. The independent variable was maternal characteristics, while the dependent variable was anxiety regarding the postpartum period. Data were collected using the DASS 42 anxiety questionnaire, and statistical analysis was performed using the Spearman rank test.Results: There is a relationship between age, parity, and anxiety regarding decisions on stunting prevention in Kupang Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province. Healthcare professionals particularly midwives provide appropriate midwifery care to alleviate postpartum anxiety. Based on valid statistical test results, the p-values obtained for the variables of age, parity, reason for access to healthcare services, and anxiety were 0.001, 0.003, and 0.003, respectively.Conclusion: The anxiety levels of postpartum mothers regarding decisions on stunting prevention are associated with age, parity, and access to healthcare. Keywords: Psychological, Management, Stunting, Prevention, Postpartum, Spearman rank.]]>
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