Development of Local Wisdom in Preventing Stunting in Village Communities
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Title
Development of Local Wisdom in Preventing Stunting in Village Communities
Subject
child, local wisdom, nutrition, stunting
Description
Background: Child stunting refers to a child who is too short
for his or her age and is the result of chronic or recurrent
malnutrition, based on the height-for-age index (HAZ). The
results of weighing and measurements at the Posyandu, or
community health post, show an increase in the prevalence of
stunting from 7% in 2019 to 10.41% in 2020. A preliminary
survey at the Ceper Community Health Centre in Klaten
Regency showed that out of 1,922 children under five, 187 were
stunted. Local wisdom is considered highly valuable and has its
own benefits for the lives of the community. Thanks to local
wisdom, they can sustain their lives and even develop
sustainably. The role of midwives in developing local wisdom
for stunting prevention is crucial, as they are the frontline
health workers in the prevention of stunting.
Methods: The research design is an analytical observational
study with a cross-sectional approach. Data analysis was
conducted using regression. The research sample was taken
using cluster random sampling techniques involving 60
respondents.
Results: The data analysis results showed a relationship
between the role of educators and motivators in the
intervention of developing local wisdom for stunting
prevention.
Conclusion: The role of village midwives in providing information, encouragement, facilities, and empowering health cadres is crucial in developing local wisdom for stunting prevention.
for his or her age and is the result of chronic or recurrent
malnutrition, based on the height-for-age index (HAZ). The
results of weighing and measurements at the Posyandu, or
community health post, show an increase in the prevalence of
stunting from 7% in 2019 to 10.41% in 2020. A preliminary
survey at the Ceper Community Health Centre in Klaten
Regency showed that out of 1,922 children under five, 187 were
stunted. Local wisdom is considered highly valuable and has its
own benefits for the lives of the community. Thanks to local
wisdom, they can sustain their lives and even develop
sustainably. The role of midwives in developing local wisdom
for stunting prevention is crucial, as they are the frontline
health workers in the prevention of stunting.
Methods: The research design is an analytical observational
study with a cross-sectional approach. Data analysis was
conducted using regression. The research sample was taken
using cluster random sampling techniques involving 60
respondents.
Results: The data analysis results showed a relationship
between the role of educators and motivators in the
intervention of developing local wisdom for stunting
prevention.
Conclusion: The role of village midwives in providing information, encouragement, facilities, and empowering health cadres is crucial in developing local wisdom for stunting prevention.
Creator
Sumardino Sumardino, Siti Lestari, Widodo Widodo
Source
https://doi.org/10.37341/jkg.v9i1.1006
Publisher
Poltekkes Surakarta
Date
December 2024
Contributor
Sri Wahyuni
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Text
Files
Collection
Citation
Sumardino Sumardino, Siti Lestari, Widodo Widodo, “Development of Local Wisdom in Preventing Stunting in Village Communities,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 13, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/10894.