Characteristics And Knowledge of Mothers about Stunting Who Have Toddlers with Stunting

Background: The prevalence of stunted toddlers is around 24.4%. Meanwhile, in 2022, the results of the Indonesian Nutrition Status Survey (SSGI) prevalence of toddlers with stunting will decrease to 21.6%, a decline of 2.8% from 2021 Purpose: This study aims to assess the association between the c...

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Main Authors: Aticeh Aticeh, Gita Nirmala Sari, Silvia Sandra Lolita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Asosiasi Pendidikan Kebidanan Indonesia (AIPKIND) 2023-10-01
Series:Women, Midwives and Midwifery
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Online Access:https://wmmjournal.org/index.php/wmm/article/view/103
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description Background: The prevalence of stunted toddlers is around 24.4%. Meanwhile, in 2022, the results of the Indonesian Nutrition Status Survey (SSGI) prevalence of toddlers with stunting will decrease to 21.6%, a decline of 2.8% from 2021 Purpose: This study aims to assess the association between the characteristics and knowledge about stunting of mothers who have toddlers and the incidence of stunting Methods: The research design used is quantitative, with an analytical survey design using a selective cross-sectional approach. The sample comprises 98 respondents’ mothers with children under five and their toddlers. The data collection instrument used was a questionnaire. Statistical analysis used Chi-square. Results: There is an association between the mother's age, education, family income, and knowledge with the incidence of stunting in children under five years. Conclusion: A mother's characteristics and knowledge are closely related to the incidence of stunting. It is essential to provide education for mothers to prevent stunting in children.
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spelling doaj.art-2883ff3aef6341809fd9e276dae33ed02023-12-01T08:42:22ZengAsosiasi Pendidikan Kebidanan Indonesia (AIPKIND)Women, Midwives and Midwifery2775-44482023-10-0133192710.36749/wmm.3.3.19-27.2023103Characteristics And Knowledge of Mothers about Stunting Who Have Toddlers with StuntingAticeh Aticeh0Gita Nirmala Sari1Silvia Sandra LolitaHealth Polytechnic of Jakarta III Ministry of HealthHealth Polytechnic of Jakarta III Ministry of Health IndonesiaBackground: The prevalence of stunted toddlers is around 24.4%. Meanwhile, in 2022, the results of the Indonesian Nutrition Status Survey (SSGI) prevalence of toddlers with stunting will decrease to 21.6%, a decline of 2.8% from 2021 Purpose: This study aims to assess the association between the characteristics and knowledge about stunting of mothers who have toddlers and the incidence of stunting Methods: The research design used is quantitative, with an analytical survey design using a selective cross-sectional approach. The sample comprises 98 respondents’ mothers with children under five and their toddlers. The data collection instrument used was a questionnaire. Statistical analysis used Chi-square. Results: There is an association between the mother's age, education, family income, and knowledge with the incidence of stunting in children under five years. Conclusion: A mother's characteristics and knowledge are closely related to the incidence of stunting. It is essential to provide education for mothers to prevent stunting in children.https://wmmjournal.org/index.php/wmm/article/view/103stuntingcharacteristic of motherknowledge
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characteristic of mother
knowledge
title Characteristics And Knowledge of Mothers about Stunting Who Have Toddlers with Stunting
title_full Characteristics And Knowledge of Mothers about Stunting Who Have Toddlers with Stunting
title_fullStr Characteristics And Knowledge of Mothers about Stunting Who Have Toddlers with Stunting
title_full_unstemmed Characteristics And Knowledge of Mothers about Stunting Who Have Toddlers with Stunting
title_short Characteristics And Knowledge of Mothers about Stunting Who Have Toddlers with Stunting
title_sort characteristics and knowledge of mothers about stunting who have toddlers with stunting
topic stunting
characteristic of mother
knowledge
url https://wmmjournal.org/index.php/wmm/article/view/103
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