Pengetahuan Ibu Tentang Stunting di Kelurahan Sri Padang Kota Tebing Tinggi

Abstract

One of the factors contributing to the high risk of stunting in young children in Tebing Tinggi in 2021 is the lack of awareness among women. The objective of the research is to learn about women's knowledge of stunting at Kelurahan Sri Padang, Tebing Tinggi. The research employs descriptive quantitative method. The samples are 46 women with children aged 3-5 years, taken by using consecutive sampling technique and the Slovin formula. The result of the research shows that 18 respondents (39.1%) have good knowledge. Adequate knowledge is influenced by women's role as housewives where they have spare time to participate in socialization about preventing stunting. It is recommended that health care providers increase health education about the prevention of stunting for women who have young children.