Providing education for a mother in stunting prevention: A collaborative study through action research

Abstract

One of the attempts to prevent stunting requires the implementation of new intervention, especially in upgrading a mother’s education. A mother’s substandard education is a vital risk factor in child growth. Therefore, this study aims to educate mothers in terms of improving a mother's understanding of stunting prevention through Bina Keluarga Balita (helping family with toddler) program as part of the Kampung Keluarga Berencana (family planning village) program initiated by the government. Action research method was employed as the design of this study by involving 100 mothers of toddlers as research participants. This study was conducted in one of the areas in Sumedang - West Java that carried out the Kampung Keluarga Berencana program. This study resulted in several findings, including: 1) Mothers lack education concerning stunting issue; 2) The need for parenting intervention related to toddler’s nutritional intake; and 3) There are 5 steps abbreviated to I-CARE, serving as the framework to educate mothers regarding stunting prevention. Through this model, this study showed a rise in mothers’ insights and understanding regarding stunting prevention efforts. Hence, it can be concluded that the I-CARE model comprises reflective and solution steps that can be implemented to educate mothers regarding stunting prevention and government program succession efforts through Kampung KB program.