The Effect of Interactive Education Program in Preventing Stunting for Mothers with Children under 5 Years of Age in Indonesia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Siti Maryati; Pritta Yunitasari; Budi Punjastuti

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2022.7944

Authors

Siti Maryati Department of Nursing, Diploma III Nursing Program, Politeknik Kesehatan Karya Husada Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Pritta Yunitasari Department of Nursing, Diploma III Nursing Program, Politeknik Kesehatan Karya Husada Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Budi Punjastuti Department of Nursing, Diploma III Nursing Program, Politeknik Kesehatan Karya Husada Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2022.7944

Keywords:

Parenting program, Breastfeeding, Complementary feeding, Stunting, Intervention study

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Stunting is still a major public health issue that has had a direct impact on the country’s growth and development. Parents play a significant role in tackling the nutritional intake of children, considering their impact on the selection and quantities of food products obtainable to children. However, there is currently no specific parenting education program targeted at stunting prevention in Indonesia.

AIM: This study aimed to assess the effect of interactive education programs on preventing stunting for mothers with children under 5 years of age in Indonesia.

METHODS: This study was conducted using a randomized controlled trial single-blinded at the Public Health Center Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, from January to November 2019. The participants included the mothers of children under 5 years of age and reported the main role of feeding the child at home. The parenting program comprises 12 session workshops, biweekly within 6 months. Regression models were used to evaluate the effect of the intervention on the outcome by intervention group over time (from baseline to follow-up).

RESULTS: This study enrolled 64 people, 32 in the intervention group and 32 in the control group. There were substantial main effects or interactions for sickness in the past week and .an increase in age; children across all categories grew less stunted. Dietary diversity showed improvement for intervention caregivers compared to control. This was evidenced by improved ratings in the practice of more varied diets. The magnitudes of the effects on dietary diversity ranged from 0.30 to 0.53.

CONCLUSION: This study highlighted the effectiveness of educational programs on preventing stunting among children under 5 years of age. This study provides a new approach to stunting prevention, which can provide basic evidence of healthcare policy improvements in prevention programs in the local community.

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