Peer-reviewed article
The Role of Architecture in the Nutrition House as a Stunting Prevention Strategy Case Study: Gampong Lamlagang Nutrition House, Banda Aceh
Aghnia Zahrah, Dyah Erti Idawati, Ghaida Humaira ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This study examines how architectural design of a Village Nutrition House in Banda Aceh, Indonesia can help prevent stunting in children. The researchers argue that good architectural design and child-friendly spaces can positively influence children's psychology and eating behaviour, leading to better nutrition intake. The study used qualitative methods including observation, interviews, and literature review at the Gampong Lamlagang Nutrition House pilot project. The research aims to develop design strategies that create pleasant eating environments and encourage children to consume adequate nutrition.
Key points
- Stunting is a chronic growth and development problem caused by lack of or poor nutrition over time
- Joint community efforts through the Village Nutrition House program are needed to prevent stunting
- Architectural design can influence child psychology and their willingness to eat and receive adequate nutrition
- The study examined the Gampong Lamlagang Nutrition House as a pilot project model in Banda Aceh City
- Child-friendly design strategies aim to create pleasant eating experiences that help fulfill children's nutritional needs
Limitations
The document does not provide data on actual stunting reduction outcomes or child nutrition improvements resulting from the architectural interventions studied. No quantitative measurements of stunting rates, nutritional status, or behavioral changes in children are presented.
Abstract
Stunting is a chronic problem of child growth and development due to lack of or poor nutrition for a certain period of time (Nur, Setyowati, & Rosemary, 2020). Children have the basic rights of citizens to fulfill their welfare. Therefore, this phenomenon must be considered because it affects the development of generations who will become the nation's successors (Nur, Setyowati, & Rosemary, 2020). Not only the role of the mother in the household, a joint effort to achieve stunting prevention is through the Village Nutrition House program. To create a Village Nutrition House for users, especially children, it is not only necessary to provide a building. The role of architecture is necessary and can influence child psychology. If the child's psychology is good, then the child gets adequate nutrition and nutrition into the body. The author uses qualitative research methods with data obtained through observational studies, interviews and literature studies. The data is processed to become criteria and material for consideration in the construction of ideas to obtain a design strategy for the Village Nutrition House, especially one that is child-friendly. The research location is at the Gampong Lamlagang Nutrition House which is a Pilot Project model for the implementation of the Nutrition Rumah in Banda Aceh City. With this design strategy it is hoped that it can add stimulation to children and children get a pleasant eating experience so that nutrition in children can be fulfilled.