THE RELATIONSHIP  Hubungan Pengetahuan Ibu Tentang Pola Pemberian Nutrisi Terhadap Kejadian Stunting Pada Balita di Kalurahan Sendangrejo, Minggir, Sleman, Yogyakarta

Ernestus Dody Kurniawan; Ag. Sri Oktri  Hastuti; Christina Ririn  Wiadianti

doi:10.46668/jurkes.v6i2.341

Ernestus Dody Kurniawan Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Panti Rapih Yogyakarta
Ag. Sri Oktri Hastuti Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Panti Rapih Yogyakarta
Christina Ririn Wiadianti Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Panti Rapih Yogyakarta

DOI: https://doi.org/10.46668/jurkes.v6i2.341

Abstract

Background: The incidence of stunting in toddlers during the golden period requires special attention, as it can hinder both physical and mental development. In Sendangrejo Village, no prior research has been conducted on the relationship between mothers' knowledge of nutritional patterns and the incidence of stunting in toddlers. Therefore, further research is necessary to examine this relationship.

Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between mothers' knowledge of nutritional patterns and the incidence of stunting in toddlers in Sendangrejo Village, Minggir, Sleman, Yogyakarta.

Methods: The research design used was descriptive with a cross-sectional approach. The study was conducted in Sendangrejo Village, Minggir, Sleman, Yogyakarta, from July to August 2024. Sampling was carried out using a non-probability total sampling technique with a total of 64 respondents. However, since the study focused on mothers and children residing in the area, the final sample consisted of 60 respondents, as 4 were no longer living in Sendangrejo Village.

Results: The study found that the majority of mothers (63.3%, or 38 respondents) had moderate knowledge. Based on height-for-age (H/A), 48 toddlers (80%) were found to be stunted with low height and corresponding Z-scores. The Spearman rho test showed a p-value of 0.880 (p > 0.05), indicating no significant, weak, or negative relationship between mothers' knowledge of nutritional patterns and the incidence of stunting among toddlers in Sendangrejo Village.

Conclusion: There is no significant, weak, or negative relationship between mothers' knowledge of nutritional patterns and the incidence of stunting in toddlers in Sendangrejo Village. Future researchers are encouraged to use this study as a reference, support, and comparison for further studies, especially by considering other contributing factors to stunting such as poverty, social and cultural aspects, increased risk of infectious diseases, food insecurity, and access to health services.