Peer-reviewed article
THE ROLE OF DIGITAL NUTRITION INFORMATION ACCESS IN SUPPORTING STUNTING PREVENTION: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW
Alfi Rahmatillah Nur Fithriah ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This systematic literature review examined how digital nutrition information delivered through mobile apps, videos, online platforms, SMS, and social media can help prevent stunting in children. The review analyzed 13 studies published between 2016 and 2026 and found that digital interventions improved maternal nutrition knowledge, complementary feeding practices, and reduced stunting risk. Mobile applications showed a 22% reduction in stunting risk. The authors conclude that while digital tools are effective, they must complement—not replace—broader public health strategies and infrastructure investment.
Key points
- Thirteen studies evaluated digital interventions including mobile applications (38.5%), educational videos (23.1%), online learning platforms (15.4%), SMS (15.4%), and social media campaigns (7.6%)
- Eleven studies reported significant improvements in maternal nutrition knowledge
- Ten studies demonstrated improved complementary feeding practices
- Eight studies showed protective effects against growth faltering
- Mobile application interventions were associated with a 22% reduction in stunting risk (RR = 0.78)
Limitations
This is a systematic review of existing literature rather than primary research, so it cannot provide direct evidence of intervention effectiveness in new contexts. The heterogeneity across the 13 included studies and their varying methodological quality means that findings represent aggregated trends rather than definitive proof of causation.
Abstract
Latar Belakang: Stunting tetap menjadi tantangan kesehatan global utama, terutama di negara berkembang, yang memengaruhi pertumbuhan fisik dan perkembangan kognitif. Meskipun intervensi konvensional telah ada, pertumbuhan pesat teknologi digital menawarkan peluang baru untuk penyampaian informasi kesehatan melalui mHealth dan platform media sosial.Tujuan: Studi ini bertujuan u Background: Stunting remains a critical global public health challenge requiring innovative and scalable solutions. The rapid development of digital technologies offers a promising approach to strengthening nutrition communication and health promotion. However, systematic evidence specifically examining the role of digital nutrition information in supporting stunting prevention remains fragmented. Objective: This study aimed to systematically evaluate the role of digital nutrition information access in supporting stunting prevention. Design: Systematic Literature Review (SLR) conducted in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines and registered in PROSPERO (CRD402612345). Data Sources: Electronic databases: PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, and Garuda. Literature search was conducted in January 2026 for studies published between 2016 and 2026. Review A total of 300 records were identified. After duplicate removal, title/abstract screening, and full-text eligibility assessment, 13 original research articles met the inclusion criteria. Methodological quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Tools and Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 (RoB 2). Findings were synthesized using a narrative synthesis because of heterogeneity across interventions and outcomes. Results: Thirteen studies evaluated various digital interventions including mobile applications (38.5%), educational videos (23.1%), online learning platforms (15.4%), SMS (15.4%), and social media campaigns (7.6%). Eleven studies reported significant improvements in maternal nutrition knowledge, ten demonstrated improved complementary feeding practices, and eight showed protective effects against growth faltering. Mobile application interventions were associated with a 22% reduction in stunting risk (RR = 0.78). Conclusion: Digital nutrition information has the potential to contribute to stunting prevention by improving maternal nutrition literacy and optimal child-feeding practices. However, digital interventions should complement—not replace—comprehensive multisectoral public health strategies and investments in digital infrastructure to reduce inequities in access and achieve sustainable improvements in child growth. ntuk menganalisis peran akses informasi gizi digital dalam mengurangi stunting melalui tinjauan literatur sistematis.Metode: Tinjauan Literatur Sistematis dilakukan mengikuti pedoman PRISMA. Pencarian literatur dilakukan pada tahun 2026 di seluruh basis data PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, dan Garuda untuk artikel yang diterbitkan antara tahun 2016 dan 2026. Kriteria inklusi meliputi penelitian asli yang berfokus pada intervensi gizi digital dan hasil stunting. Data dari lima belas artikel terpilih dianalisis menggunakan sintesis naratif deskriptif dan pendekatan tematik.Hasil: Tinjauan tersebut mengidentifikasi berbagai intervensi digital, termasuk aplikasi seluler (40%), video pendidikan (20%), pendidikan daring (20%), layanan pesan singkat (10%), dan kampanye digital (10%). Tiga belas studi melaporkan peningkatan signifikan dalam pengetahuan gizi ibu. Sebelas studi menunjukkan peningkatan praktik pemberian makan anak. Yang terpenting, delapan studi menunjukkan korelasi signifikan antara intervensi digital dan pengurangan risiko stunting. Misalnya, penggunaan aplikasi seluler dikaitkan dengan risiko relatif 0,78 untuk stunting. Temuan utama menunjukkan bahwa akses digital meningkatkan literasi gizi dan perubahan perilaku dalam praktik pemberian makanan pendamping.Kesimpulan: Akses ke informasi gizi digital secara efektif meningkatkan literasi gizi dan memperbaiki perilaku pemberian makan, berkontribusi pada pengurangan stunting. Namun, teknologi digital bukanlah solusi tunggal dan harus diintegrasikan dengan pendekatan multisektoral dan infrastruktur yang memadai untuk mencapai hasil pertumbuhan yang optimal.Kata kunci: Stunting, Informasi Digital, Pengetahuan Ibu, mHealth, Literasi Gizi.
Findings the Hub has extracted
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- Intervention
- Digital nutrition information access through multiple modalities including mobile applications, educational videos, online learning platforms, SMS messages, and social media campaigns
- Population
- Primarily mothers and caregivers of children in developing countries, particularly those at risk of stunting
Key finding
Mobile application interventions associated with 22% reduction in stunting risk (RR = 0.78)
Fithriah · OpenAlex · 30 Jul 2026