JouMiN: Journal of Midwifery and Nursing

Relationship Between Responsive Feeding Behavior And The Incidence Of Stunting In Toddlers 6 - 36 Months

2025-07-01T15:59:02+07:00

Purpose: Stunting is still a serious health problem in Indonesia with a prevalence in Gunungkidul of 23.5%. Responsive feeding is an important part of complementary feeding and reduces risk stunting because children receive food in appropriate quantity and quality.

Method: This study employed an observational design with a case-control approach and was conducted in February 2025 in the working area of Saptosari Public Health Center. The study population consisted of 494 children aged 6–36 months. A purposive sampling technique was used to select 82 participants, divided into case and control groups. The research instrument used was the Responsive Feeding Practices Assessment Tool (RFPAT). Data analysis included univariate and bivariate analyses using the chi-square statistical test.

Finding: The majority of respondents in this study were categorized as non-low birth weight (84.1%) and were mothers who were not employed (85.4%). Most mothers had a secondary level of education (70.7%) and came from families with an income below the regional minimum wage (58.5%). There is a significant relationship to behavior responsive feeding with the incident stunting (p=0.009). On external variables, there is a relationship between birth weight (p=0.034) and mother's last education (p=0,039) with incidence stunting. Employment status and family income were not related to the incident stunting.

Novelty: There is a significant association between responsive feeding behavior and stunting in children aged 6–36 months in the working area of Saptosari Public Health Center.

Overview of Mothers’ Knowledge about Reproductive Health Education for Early Childhood at Among Siwi Kindergarten, Gamping Subdistrict, Sleman, 2025

2025-07-28T08:22:02+07:00

Purpose: Data from SIGA of the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA) recorded 265 cases of child sexual violence in the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) in 2023, with the highest number in Sleman Regency (101 cases). Young children are particularly vulnerable due to their limited understanding of body autonomy and self-protection. Therefore, early reproductive health education is essential. Mothers, as primary educators, play a significant role, yet many still view this topic as taboo and lack adequate knowledge.

Objective: To determine the level of maternal knowledge regarding reproductive health education for early childhood at Among Siwi Kindergarten, Gamping Subdistrict, Sleman Regency, in 2025. Methods: This descriptive study employed a cross-sectional design. A total of 110 mothers of students enrolled at Among Siwi Kindergarten were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a closed-ended questionnaire based on the Guttman scale and analyzed using univariate methods.

Results: Most mothers demonstrated a good level of knowledge (50.9%), followed by a moderate level (32.7%) and a poor level (16.4%). The majority of mothers were aged 31–40 years (53.6%), had a secondary level of education (60.9%), and were unemployed (58.2%).

Conclusion: The majority of mothers possessed good knowledge regarding reproductive health education for early childhood.

The Effectiveness Of Flipbook On The Knowledge And Attitude Of Posyandu Cadres In Stunting Prevention

2025-08-01T09:21:20+07:00

Purpose: Posyandu cadres are at the forefront of improving the health of toddlers in the community. With a stunting prevalence of 16% in Sleman Regency, effective education is needed for cadres. Flipbooks as an interactive educational media are considered to have the potential to increase the knowledge and attitudes of cadres in supporting stunting prevention.

Method: This type of study is quasi experimental with a Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design. It will be held in May 2025 in the working area of the Seyegan Health Center. The population in this study is posyandu cadres in Margoagung Village as an intervention group and Margoluwih Village as a control group. The sampling technique used purposive sampling totaling 77 which was divided into 2 groups with inclusion and exclusion criteria. This instrument uses flipbook and leaflet media. The data analysis method consists of univariate and bivariate analysis of the Mann-Whitney U Test

Finding: This study shows that the use of flipbook media significantly increases the knowledge and attitude of Posyandu cadres under five. The knowledge score increased from an average of 5,850 (pretest) to 7,875 (posttest) with a significance value of p = 0.000. The attitude score increased from 34,875 to 37,175 (p = 0.000). Compared to leaflet media, flipbooks showed a difference in the increase in cadre knowledge (p = 0.000), but did not show a significant difference in attitude improvement (p = 0.926).

Novelty: There is a difference in the provision of flipbook media in increasing the knowledge of Posyandu cadres, but it is not superior to leaflets in improving attitudes related to stunting prevention.

A A Picture Of Adolescents' Attitudes Towards Anticipation Of Virtual Harassment In Education Through E-Booklet At SMP N 2 Panggang

2025-07-25T15:46:02+07:00

Background: Virtual harassment is a form of violence that is rampant in the digital era, especially
among teenagers. Cases of virtual harassment in Yogyakarta increased from 18% in 2021 and
continued to occur in five districts in 2022-2023, with Gunungkidul Regency having the highest
prevalence of around 33-34%. Adolescence is an important stage in the formation of attitudes that
will influence future behavior. Amidst technological developments and strong social influences,
adolescent attitudes tend to change quickly and are influenced by many factors. Proper education
is an important key in efforts to prevent and anticipate these risks.
Method: This study used a cross-sectional design. The subjects of this study were students of grade
VIII and IX of SMP 2 Panggang as many as 60 respondents. The type of data used primary data
taken with a questionnaire instrument. The questionnaire was tested for validity and reliability.
The analysis used descriptive analysis.
Finding: The results of the study showed thatthere was an increase in attitudes before and after
being given education with e-booklets. Before being given education, most teenagers showed
negative attitudes towards anticipating virtual harassment, namely 32 people (53.3%), while those
who had positive attitudes were 28 people (46.7%). After being given education, there was an
increase in the number of teenagers who showed positive attitudes, namely 34 people (56.7%),
while those who had negative attitudes decreased to 26 people (43.3%).
Conclusion: There was an increase in positive attitudes after being given an e-booklet education about
virtual harassment