PENGETAHUAN TENTANG STUNTING DI POSYANDU WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS MAKROMAN SAMARINDA

Abstract

Background: Stunting is a chronic malnutrition problem due to a lack of nutritional intake over a long period of time resulting in growth disorders in children where the child's height is less than the age standard. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of knowledge about stunting. Methods: This study used a descriptive observational design. The total number of samples in this study was 30 respondents. The results of this study were 30 maternal respondents who had toddlers, the majority of respondents aged 26-35 years as many as 21 people (70%), the majority of respondents' education was high school as many as 21 people (70%), the majority of respondents' work was not working as many as 22 people (73.33%). respondents' knowledge about stunting in toddlers at Posyandu Makroman Health Center Working Area is good as many as 18 people (60%). Conclusion: the majority of knowledge possessed by respondents is good. Suggestion: The results of this study are expected to provide information about mothers' knowledge about stunting at the Posyandu of the Makroman Health Center Working Area and can improve programs, counseling, and routine checks on toddlers in handling stunting.