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Hubungan Antara Pengetahuan Dan Dukungan Orang Tua Dan Keluarga Dengan Anak Stunting Di Puskesmas Tinangkung Utara Kabupaten Banggai Kepulauan

Introduction

Hubungan antara pengetahuan dan dukungan orang tua dan keluarga dengan anak stunting di puskesmas tinangkung utara kabupaten banggai kepulauan. Penelitian ini menganalisis hubungan pengetahuan & dukungan orang tua serta keluarga dengan kejadian stunting pada anak balita di Puskesmas Tinangkung Utara. Hasil menunjukkan hubungan signifikan.

Abstract

Salah satu penyebab terjadinya stunting pada balita adalah kurangnya pendidikan dan dukungan dari orang tua dan kerabat sehingga menurunkan motivasi ibu dalam melakukan tindakan peningkatan kesehatan khususnya dalam pencegahan stunting. Studi pendahuluan mengatakan orang tua tidak mengetahui tentang stunting. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis hubungan antara pengetahuan dan dukungan orang tua dan keluarga dengan anak stunting di Puskesmas Tinangkung Utara Kabupaten Banggai Kepulauan. Jenis peneliitian ini yaitu kuantitatiif denqan pendekatan crooss sectional menggunakan desain analitik. Populasi dalaam peneliitian ini yakni seluruh orang tua baliita sebayak 33 orang denqan menggunakan teknik total sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pengetahuan orang tua berhubungan dengan stunting pada anak dimana tinggkat signifiikansi 0,000 ≤ α = 0,05, Dukungan orang tua berhubunqan denqan stunting pada anak dimana tingkat signifiikansi 0,000 ≤ α = 0,05, Dukunqan keluarqa berhubunqan denqan stunting pada anak diimana tingkat signifiikansi 0,000 ≤ α = 0,05. Simpulan-nya yaitu ada hubunqan antara pengetahuan dan dukungan orang tua dan keluarga dengan anak stunting. Saran bagi Puskesmas Tinangkung Utara agar meningkatkan edukasi mengenai stunting agar meningkatkan pengetahuan dan dukungan keluarga dalam pencegahan stunting.

Review

This study investigates the critical issue of stunting in children, focusing on the relationship between parental and family knowledge and support within the context of Puskesmas Tinangkung Utara, Banggai Kepulauan. Stunting remains a significant public health challenge, and the premise that parental education and support influence prevention efforts is highly relevant. Utilizing a quantitative, cross-sectional design with a total sample of 33 parents of toddlers, the research aimed to analyze these relationships. The findings consistently demonstrate a statistically significant association between parental knowledge, parental support, and family support with the incidence of stunting, with all p-values reported as 0.000 (≤ 0.05). This study provides initial, valuable insights into factors potentially amenable to intervention at the local community health center level. While the study addresses an important public health topic, several methodological limitations warrant consideration. The primary limitation stems from its cross-sectional design, which, while useful for identifying associations, precludes drawing definitive conclusions about causality. It is not possible to ascertain whether low knowledge/support directly leads to stunting, or if parents of stunted children perceive their knowledge/support differently due to the existing condition. Furthermore, the sample size of 33 participants is exceedingly small. Although total sampling was employed, such a limited sample significantly restricts the generalizability of the findings to a broader population, even within the specific Puskesmas area, and may impact the robustness of the statistical analysis despite the reported strong significance. The abstract also lacks crucial detail regarding the specific instruments and validity measures used to assess knowledge and support. Despite these limitations, the study's conclusion that a relationship exists between parental/family knowledge and support and stunting is consistent with broader public health understanding and offers practical implications for the Puskesmas Tinangkung Utara. The recommendation for the Puskesmas to enhance stunting education is well-founded and directly supported by the findings. Future research would significantly benefit from a more robust methodological approach, such as longitudinal studies to establish temporality, or interventional studies to test the effectiveness of targeted educational programs. Expanding the sample size, providing a detailed methodology for variable measurement, and considering other potential confounding factors (e.g., socioeconomic status, access to nutritious food, maternal health during pregnancy) would further strengthen future investigations into this complex issue. Ultimately, this study serves as a foundational step, highlighting areas where community health interventions can be focused to combat stunting.

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