Maternal Knowledge and Attitudes in Relation to Childhood Stunting Risk in Sekotong, West Lombok

Penulis

  • Candra Eka Puspitasari Apotek Pendidikan Universitas Mataram, Indonesia
  • Gusti Ayu Eka Radha Ardinia Program Studi Farmasi, Jurusan Ilmu Kesehatan, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Mataram, Indonesia
  • Baiq Hawarikatun Program Studi Farmasi, Jurusan Ilmu Kesehatan, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Mataram, Indonesia
  • Nachwa Humaira Alhidayah Program Studi Farmasi, Jurusan Ilmu Kesehatan, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Mataram, Indonesia
  • Bakhraeni Program Studi Farmasi, Jurusan Ilmu Kesehatan, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Mataram, Indonesia
  • Siti Hamida Rahayu Tsania Program Studi Farmasi, Jurusan Ilmu Kesehatan, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Mataram, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29303/jk.v14i4.7733

Kata Kunci:

stunting, Sekotong sub-fistrict, mother, knowledge, attitude

Abstrak

The prevalence of stunting in Sekotong Sub-district, West Lombok, remains above the maximum threshold established by the government despite the implementation of various intervention approaches. One contributing factor is the low level of knowledge and awareness among the community regarding stunting. This study aimed to assess the relationship between maternal knowledge and attitudes toward stunting among mothers with children at risk of stunting. A cross-sectional study design was employed involving 33 female respondents aged over 18 years who had children identified as being at risk of stunting. The results indicated a moderate and statistically significant correlation (r = 0.498; p = 0.003) between the mothers’ level of knowledge and their attitudes towards stunting. Demographic data revealed that the majority of mothers had only completed secondary education; however, they demonstrated good knowledge (>8) and positive attitudes (>18) regarding stunting, at 78.78% and 100%, respectively.

Unduhan

Diterbitkan

2025-12-31

Terbitan

Vol 14 No 4 (2025): Jurnal Kedokteran

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Hak Cipta (c) 2025 Candra Eka Puspitasari, Gusti Ayu Eka Radha Ardinia, Baiq Hawarikatun, Nachwa Humaira Alhidayah, Bakhraeni, Siti Hamida Rahayu Tsania

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