PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP IBU BALITA TERHADAP DETEKSI DINI TUMBUH KEMBANG ANAK DI PUSKESMAS LUBUK BUAYA

Nadia Dwiputri Yulisa (Universitas Andalas)
Husna Yetti (Universitas Andalas)
Rahmi Lestari (Universitas Andalas)
Abdiana Abdiana (Universitas Andalas)
Fathiyyatul Khaira (Universitas Andalas)

Jurnal Riset Ilmiah
Vol. 3 No. 10 (2026): SINERGI : Jurnal Riset Ilmiah, Oktober 2026

Objective:  This study aims to describe the knowledge and attitudes of mothers about early detection of growth and development. Method: A cross-sectional research sample consisted of 94 mothers who had children aged 1-4 years in the Puskesmas Lubuk Buaya’s working area. The sampling technique is convenience sampling. The research instrument used a questionnaire on mothers’ knowledge and attitudes regarding early detection of growth and development. Result: The research showed that 69.1% of mothers had good knowledge, 12.8% had sufficient knowledge, and 18.1% had poor knowledge. Most mothers (64.9%) had a positive attitude and 35.1% had a negative attitude. Conclusion: This research concludes that most mothers already have good knowledge and positive attitudes, but there is still some knowledge and attitude that needs improvement.