Peer-reviewed article
Overview of Mothers’ Knowledge on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Among Stunted Toddlers in Tatui Village
Harnianti, Dedy Arisjulyanto, Lindawati, Ardhanari Hendra Kusuma ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This study examined what mothers in Tatui Village, Indonesia knew about feeding infants and young children, focusing on families with stunted toddlers. Researchers surveyed 45 mothers using a questionnaire based on WHO and Ministry of Health guidelines. Most mothers initially had low knowledge about proper feeding practices, but showed substantial improvement after receiving nutrition education. The findings highlight that educating mothers about exclusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and balanced nutrition can help prevent stunting.
Key points
- Most respondents had low knowledge about IYCF before educational intervention
- Substantial improvement in mothers' knowledge was demonstrated after the intervention
- Nutrition education covers exclusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and balanced nutrition
- Stunting in Indonesia is significantly linked to inappropriate infant and young child feeding practices
- Community-based nutrition education programs are essential for stunting prevention
Limitations
The study was descriptive and cross-sectional with no comparison group, so it cannot establish causation or determine how long knowledge improvements persist. The findings are limited to one small village and may not generalise to other regions of Indonesia.
Abstract
Malnutrition remains one of the leading causes of child morbidity and mortality, particularly during the first five years of life. Inappropriate infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices contribute significantly to the high prevalence of stunting in Indonesia. This study aimed to describe the knowledge of mothers of stunted toddlers regarding IYCF in Tatui Village, working area of Kosiwo Public Health Center, Yapen Islands Regency. The study employed a quantitative descriptive design with a cross-sectional approach. The population consisted of 45 mothers of stunted toddlers, selected using a total sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire developed based on WHO and Ministry of Health guidelines. The results showed that most respondents had low knowledge about IYCF before the educational intervention but demonstrated a substantial improvement afterward. The findings indicate that nutrition education plays a crucial role in enhancing mothers’ understanding of appropriate feeding practices, including exclusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and balanced nutrition. Strengthening community-based nutrition education programs is essential to empower mothers and support stunting prevention efforts in Yapen Islands Regency.
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- Intervention
- Nutrition education program based on WHO and Ministry of Health guidelines covering exclusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and balanced nutrition
- Population
- 45 mothers of stunted toddlers in Tatui Village, Yapen Islands Regency, Indonesia
Key finding
Most respondents had low knowledge about IYCF before the educational intervention