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Journal of Maternal and Child Health
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Journal of Maternal and Child Health (JMCH) is an electronic, open-access, double-blind and peer-reviewed international journal, focusing on maternal and child health. The journal began its publication on July 11, 2015, and is published four times yearly. JMCH aims to improve the policy, program, service, and practice, as they impact infant, children, mother, women, adolescent, and family health.
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Effect of Moringa oleifera Leaf and Arachis hypogaea Flour Biscuit Supplementation on Breast Milk Production in Breastfeeding Mothers Nurzam, Eka; Marsum; Irmawati
Journal of Maternal and Child Health Vol. 10 No. 6 (2025)
Publisher : Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26911/thejmch.2025.10.06.06

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Background: Breastfeeding mothers often experience problems in providing exclusive breastfeed­ing, one of which is complaints about insufficient milk production. One safe and easy-to-use non-pharmacological treatment is moringa leaves and peanuts, which contain flavonoids and essential minerals that stimulate the production of the hormones oxytocin and prolactin. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of supplementing Moringa leaf and peanut flour biscuits on breast milk production in breastfeeding mothers. Subjects and Method: This study used a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest with control group design. The study location was in the community of Palu health office. Data collection was conducted from October to November 2025. The study consisted of two groups: an intervention group receiving 100 g of moringa leaf and peanut flour biscuits once daily for 14 days, and a control group receiving nutrition education for breastfeeding mothers. The dependent variables were infant weight, bowel movements, and urination. The independent variables were supplementation with moringa leaf and peanut flour biscuits and nutrition education for breastfeeding mothers. The analysis technique used was Friedman and Man Whitney. Results: The average weight of infants in the intervention group after being given moringa leaf and peanut flour biscuit supplementation was higher (Mean = 3775.1; SD = 455.5) than before the intervention (Mean = 3353.5; SD = 442.2) and was statistically significant (p <0.001). The average number of bowel movements in the intervention group after being given moringa leaf and peanut flour biscuit supplementation was higher (Mean = 3.6; SD = 0.50) than before the intervention (Mean = 2.95; SD = 0.51) and was statistically insignificant (p = 0.305). The average number of urinations in the intervention group after being given moringa leaf and peanut flour biscuit supplementation was higher (Mean = 6.75; SD = 0.91) than before the intervention (Mean = 5.50; SD = 0.607) and was statistically significant (p = 0.015). Conclusion: Supplementation with moringa leaf flour biscuits and peanuts has been proven effective in increasing breast milk production in breastfeeding mothers, making it a safe and practical non-pharmacological therapy alternative.
Determinants of Low Birth Weight at Dr. Moewardi Hospital, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia Bachtiar, Erlangga Yusa; Novika, Revi Gama Hata; Murti, Bhisma; Pamungkasari, Eti Poncorini; Rahardjo, Setyo Sri
Journal of Maternal and Child Health Vol. 10 No. 6 (2025)
Publisher : Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26911/thejmch.2025.10.06.05

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Background: Low birth weight (LBW) is a major cause of infant and neonatal mortality in Indonesia. Data from the 2022 Nutritional Status Survey and the 2023 Indonesia Health Survey reported an increase in the prevalence of LBW from 5.9% to 6.1%. Records from Dr. Moewardi General Hospital, Indonesia, also show a rise in the number of LBW cases, from 392 cases in 2023 to 412 cases in 2024. This study examines the effects of maternal education, household income, antenatal care (ANC), anemia during pregnancy, preeclampsia, and chronic energy deficiency (CED) on the incidence of LBW at Dr. Moewardi hospital. Subjects and Method: This quantitative study employed a case–control design. The research was conducted at Dr. Moewardi hospital and included 100 infants with low birth weight and 100 infants with normal birth weight, selected using fixed-disease and random sampling methods. The dependent variable was LBW. The independent variables were maternal education, household income, ANC, anemia during pregnancy, preeclampsia, and CED. Data were collected through questionnaires and medical records, and analyzed using simple logistic regression and path analysis.Results: LBW was directly associated with maternal CED (b= 0.79; 95% CI= 0.08 to 1.51; p= 0.028), maternal anemia (b= 0.91; 95% CI= 0.17 to 1.65; p= 0.015), and preeclampsia (b= 1.45; 95% CI= 0.77 to 2.13; p < 0.001). LBW was indirectly influenced by ANC visits, family income, and maternal education. The path model demonstrated good fit indices (AIC= 1221.24; BIC= 1283.91).Conclusion: LBW directly increases with maternal CED, maternal anemia, and preeclampsia. LBW indirectly affects by ANC visit, family income, and maternal education.
Determinants of Chronic Energy Deficiency in Pregnancy at Lebak Wangi Community Health Center, Banten, Indonesia Rahmadhena, Melisa Putri; Astuti, Erlin Wibi
Journal of Maternal and Child Health Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26911/thejmch.2026.11.01.03

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Background: Malnutrition during pregnancy increases the risk of anemia, hypertension, miscarriage, fetal death, and causes low birthweight and fetal growth disorders that have a long-term impact on quality of life and health costs. Understanding and analyzing the problem of chronic energy deficiency in pregnant women based on comprehensive determinants is indispensable in order to design appropriate policies and treatment actions. This study aims to analyze the influence of the determinants of the incidence of chronic energy deficiency in pregnant women.Subjects and Method: This is a case control study conducted at the "Lebak Wangi" Health Center in Serang-Banten, Indonesia, in November 2025. The sample in this study was 105 pregnant women divided into 2 groups of cases, namely 53 pregnant women who suffered from chronic energy deficiency and a control group of 52 pregnant women with normal nutritional conditions. The exposure variable in this study is chronic energy deficiency). Independent variables were maternal age, gestational age, parity, education, economic status, haemoglobin level, and body mass index. The instrument research was master table. The analysis was carried out by multiple logistic regression.Results: Mothers with a lean body mass index are more likely to experience chronic energy deficiency up to 4.7 times more than mothers with a normal and statistically significant body mass index (aOR= 4.70; 95%CI= 0.34 to 0.83; p <0.001). Older gestational age has a 3.5 times smaller chance of chronic energy deficiency than younger gestational age and is statistically significant (aOR= -3.55;  95%CI= -2.61 to -0.75; p<0.001).Conclusion: The factors that have a significant influence in the case of SEZs are body mass index and gestational age.  
Socio-cultural Factors Influencing the Incidence of Stunting among Children Under Five in the Tengger Tribe, East Java, Indonesia Putri, Annessa Marknalia Sasqia; Demartoto, Argyo; Murti, Bhisma; Novika, Revi Gama Hatta; Cahyanto, Erindra Budi
Journal of Maternal and Child Health Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26911/thejmch.2026.11.01.01

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Background: Indications of stunting incidence in toddlers of the Tengger Tribe in East Java, related to socio-cultural practices in daily life that have an impact on health conditions and nutritional fulfillment of toddlers. This study aims to analyze the socio-cultural factors that affect the incidence of stunting in Tengger Tribe toddlers in East Java.Subjects and Method: This study is a qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. The research was conducted at the Lumajang Regency Health, Population Control, and Family Planning Office (P2KB), Senduro District Office, Senduro Health Center, and Ranupani Village. A total of 9 key informants, including the head of nutrition and public health, the head of population and family planning, the head of the Senduro Health Center, nutritionists, village midwives, family planning field officers of Senduro District, the head of the Ranupani Village government, the traditional shaman of the Tengger Tribe, and the baby shaman. A total of 9 mothers of toddlers as the main informants and 9 supporting informants were purposively sampling, including family members, cadres, health care officers, and sanitarians. Data collection was carried out through interviews, observations, and documentation, then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model.Results: The study showed limited maternal knowledge about the health conditions and growth of toddlers. Traditional shamans play an important role in social decision-making, while gender equality affects the workload of mothers in economic activities. The parenting and care of toddlers is influenced by the cultural practices of the Tengger Tribe which are still strongly attached to daily life, as well as the environmental conditions of mountain communities who mostly depend on the agricultural sector for their livelihoods. Belief in ancestral spirits influences health decisions, through restrictions on maternal activity and mobility during pregnancy and after childbirth, as well as dietary restrictions that are believed to have adverse effects on pregnancy and toddlers.Conclusion: The incidence of stunting in toddlers of the Tengger Tribe is related to socio-cultural factors which include maternal knowledge, social interaction patterns, toddler parenting patterns, and belief in ancestral spirits in health decision-making.