Mother Behavior in Stunting Prevention Based on an Integrated Behavior Model that Adapts the Theory of Planned Behavior: Model Development

Abstract

Stunting is a type of malnutrition condition that occurs due to insufficient nutrient intake in the past. It is considered a chronic nutritional issue that can lead to an increased risk of pain and death, sub-optimal brain and delayed motor development. This study aims to construct a model of maternal behaviour in the prevention of stunting in Bangkalan, Indonesia. The cross-sectional technique combined with analytical observational research methodology was used in this study. The moms who have children under five make up the research population. Techniques for sampling use multistage random sampling. A large sample of 280 mothers with children aged two to five. Instrument research using a questionnaire. Data analysis using SEM PLS 3. Research has found several things: A substantial correlation was seen between the mother's intentions and perceived control (p-value = 0.000), as well as between self-effectiveness and intention (p-value = 0.000) and intention and behaviour (p-value = 0.000). Your motivation to engage in stunting prevention will increase with higher goals, and the likelihood that you won't engage in stopping prevention activities will decrease with lower intentions. The approach of stopping prevention efforts through increased intention, perceived control, and efficaciousness of mothers about the importance of staking prevention in the first 1000 days of a child's life as a critical phase of the child's development, shows that intention is directly influenced by perceived control and self-efficaciousness and it directly affects stunting prevention behaviour.