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Malnutrition and stunting among children under five remain major public health challenges in developing countries, including Indonesia. These conditions are associated with increased morbidity, mortality, impaired cognitive development, and reduced productivity in adulthood. Stunting reflects chronic nutritional deficiencies, while severe malnutrition indicates acute or prolonged inadequate nutrient intake, often exacerbated by infections, poor caregiving practices, and unfavorable socioeconomic conditions. This case report aims to describe the clinical condition, contributing factors, management, and outcomes of a 14-month-old female toddler diagnosed with severe malnutrition and stunting without complications in Blang Dalam Geuteung Village, Nisam Subdistrict, North Aceh Regency. The assessment was conducted using a family medicine approach, incorporating detailed history taking, physical examination, anthropometric measurements, and nutritional status evaluation based on World Health Organization Z-score indicators. Interventions included nutritional rehabilitation through appropriate dietary intake, family education on balanced nutrition and proper feeding practices, routine growth monitoring, and optimization of primary healthcare services. The results showed gradual improvement in the child’s nutritional status, evidenced by weight gain, better appetite, and improved feeding patterns following the intervention. This case highlights the importance of early detection, comprehensive family-centered management, and continuous monitoring in addressing malnutrition and stunting at the primary care level. Strengthening community-based interventions, improving caregiver knowledge, and enhancing collaboration between healthcare providers and families are essential to reduce the burden of malnutrition and support optimal child growth and development.

Stunting is a nutritional problem caused by prolonged nutritional deficiencies during the critical first 1,000 days of life (HPK). This results in growth disorders in children, resulting in a lower height or shorter stature (dwarfism) than the standard for their age. Objective: To provide information to parents of toddlers about the dangers and impacts of stunting. Nutrition education is one of the main strategies in stunting prevention by providing the community with an understanding of the importance of a healthy diet. This education includes: the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months and the provision of appropriate complementary foods (MPASI), the introduction of balanced nutritious foods, especially animal protein, which supports child growth, and good hygiene practices, such as washing hands before eating and maintaining environmental sanitation. The activity was carried out by providing education on stunting prevention to parents of toddlers through outreach in Marente Village, Alas District, Sumbawa Regency. The media used in this activity were leaflets distributed to parents of toddlers. Parental knowledge after receiving the educational materials provided. Parental knowledge increased, a significant increase. Before education, only 25.0% of parents had high knowledge about stunting, while after education, this increased to 77.5%.

Diarrhea remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among infants in Indonesia, especially in areas with limited access to clean water and sanitation. This community service activity aims to improve mothers' understanding of the signs and symptoms of diarrhea in children, raise mothers' awareness of maintaining their children's hygiene and health to prevent diarrhea, and provide practical training on the initial treatment of diarrhea. The methods used include interactive lectures, group discussions, demonstrations on making oral rehydration solution (ORS), handwashing practice, and distribution of leaflets. The participants consisted of 30 mothers of young children in Bangun Rejo Village, Tanjung Morawa Subdistrict. Evaluation was conducted using pre-test and post-test knowledge assessments. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in mothers' knowledge regarding the prevention and management of diarrhea. Participants were able to identify diarrhea symptoms, practice making ORS, and were more prepared to take their children to healthcare facilities if dehydration signs were present. This activity demonstrated that community-based health education is effective in enhancing mothers' knowledge and preparedness in preventing diarrhea.

Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem that has a long-term impact on physical growth, cognitive development, and the quality of human resources in the future. This study aims to determine the relationship between family income and nutritional status of toddlers on the incidence of stunting in the Bukit Cening Daik Health Center working area, Lingga Regency, 2024. This study used a cross-sectional design with a sample size of 62 respondents selected through purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using questionnaires and anthropometric measurements, then analyzed using the chi-square test. The results of the analysis showed that there was a significant relationship between family income and nutritional status of children under five with the incidence of stunting (p < 0.05). This finding suggests that economic conditions and nutritional status play an important role in preventing stunting. Therefore, nutrition interventions targeting low-income families need to be strengthened to reduce stunting in the area.  

Stunting as a condition of malnutrition with potentially irreversible results due to poor nutritional intake. The negative impacts caused by stunting include impaired brain development, decreased intelligence, impaired physical growth and body metabolism. The purpose of the study was to examine the incidence of stunted toddlers in Kedalon Village, Kalikajar District, Wonosobo Regency. The research method used descriptive analytical observation by conducting secondary data observation of the results of height measurements in Kedalon Village, a population of 193 toddlers was obtained and a sample of 10 toddlers who experienced stunting and the data was analyzed using descriptive. The results of the study showed that the height of stunted toddlers was the highest in the very short category of 6 (60%) and short as many as 4 (40%) toddlers, there were 10 stunted toddlers.

Emergencies can occur if febrile seizures are not treated promptly. Trained mothers will be able to provide first aid to children. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of health education using video media on mothers knowledge in handling febrile seizures emergencies in toddlers. This research  using pre experimental designs. The sample was 16 respondents using accidental sampling technique. Data collection by distributing questionnaires, then processed using the McNemar statistical test with a significance level of α = 0.05. Before being given health education using video media 56.3% of respondents had poor knowledge after being given health education 87.5% of respondents had good knowledge. The McNemar test results obtained a p-value of 0.016, meaning that there is an effect of health education using video media on mothers knowledge.

The smoking habits of family members are one  the causes of Bronchopenumonia in toddlers since smoking can damage the air quality around toddlers. The purpose of this research was to find out the correlation between family members' smoking behavior with the incidence of bronchopneumonia in toddlers at the GMIM Pancaran Kasih General Hospital Manado. This study used an analytic descriptive method with a cross-sectional approach. It was conducted at the GMIM Pancaran Kasih General Hospital Manado from January to February 2025. The sample of this study amounted to 30 respondents. Data collection used a family member smoking behavior questionnaire and Bronchopneumonia data observation sheet. The results showed that there are 22 toddlers had severe bronchopneumonia with severe smoking of their family members, and 8 toddlers had mild bronchopneumonia with mild smoking behavior of their family members. The Chi-Square test showed p=0.007, with a p value smaller than alpha (α) = 0.05. The conclusion in this study is  that there is a highly significant correlation between family members' smoking behavior and the incidence of bronchopneumonia in toddlers at the GMIM Pancaran Kasih General Hospital Manado. Suggestions for families should be able to stop smoking behavior that will have an impact on toddlers and surrounding people.

Introduction: Diarrhea is one of the most common diseases affecting children worldwide. Diarrhea is a condition when the sufferer defecates more often than usual, namely defecating more than 3 times a day and the diarrhea sufferer's stool is thinner than usual. Puskesmas Tarus is one of the Puskesmas in Kupang Regency with the highest data on diarrhea cases in 2021 compared to other Puskesmas, namely 132 cases of diarrhea in toddlers. In 2022 diarrhea cases increased, namely 139 until 2023 it continued to increase to 145 diarrhea patients in children under five. Methods : This type of research and research design is quantitative research with Cross Sectional design. the population in this study were all mothers of toddlers in the Tarus Puskesmas Working Area. The population of mothers who have toddlers is 2,110 people. The sampling method is determined by simple random sampling, with mothers or respondents who have toddlers totaling 66 people. Data analysis was performed with the Chi-Square statistical test. Results: The results showed that there was a significant relationship between maternal knowledge (ρ=0.034), hand washing behavior (ρ=0.022), ownership of healthy latrines (ρ=0.007), availability of clean water (ρ=0.029) with the incidence of diarrhea in toddlers in the Tarus Health Center Working Area. Conclusion: It is recommended for mothers to maintain personal hygiene before doing or giving activities to toddlers.

Toddler weight monitoring is a routine activity carried out by the integrated health post (posyandu). Routinely weighing toddlers means that toddler growth can be monitored intensively. The sooner it is found, the sooner cases of malnutrition or severe malnutrition will be handled. Data from the Ministry of Health shows that 65% of active integrated health posts in Indonesia have not reached the national target of 80%. The purpose of this activity is to optimize integrated health post activities. This community service activity has an influence on increasing mothers' knowledge of the importance of monthly weighing of toddlers.

Background: The phenomenon of Gadget use among children under five is increasing and has become an inseparable part of everyday life. This raises concerns about the impact on child development. There is a risk that excessive use of Gadgets in children under five can disrupt various aspects of development, including physical, cognitive, social and emotional. Children who are too fixated on Gadgets tend to interact less with their surroundings, including with their parents and peers. This can affect their social skills in the future. Objective: The general objective of this research is to understand the impact of Gadget use on the social development of children under five. Method: This research method uses qualitative methods with interviews, observation and documentation, with 5 samples. Results: the use of Gadgets in early childhood in the Cikondang area, Citamiang District, has a significant impact on children's development, both positively and negatively. Suggestion : Efforts need to be made to limit the use of Gadgets and provide stricter supervision from parents and society as a whole to ensure children can develop optimally.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2022 there will be 148.1 million children under the age of 5 who are too short compared to their age (stunting), 45.0 million children who are too thin compared to their height (wasting), and 37.0 million children too heavy for his height (overweight). This research aims to determine the relationship between the role of Posyandu cadres and the prevention of stunting cases among mothers of toddlers in the Gedang Village Community Health Center Work Area in 2024. This type of research is quantitative and analytical with a cross-sectional study approach. The sampling technique used in this research was the Accidental Sampling technique. The population in this study was all Posyandu cadres in the Gedang Village Health Center Work Area, totaling 42 people with a sample of 42 people. The location of this research was carried out in the Gedang Village Community Health Center Work Area and was carried out in January-July 2024. The results showed that more than half of 24 (57.1%) of the respondents had a poor role as Posyandu Cadres and more than half of 30 (71.4%) respondents with poor prevention of stunting cases in mothers who have children under five with statistical test results (Chi-Square) obtained p-value 0.003. The research conclusion shows that there is a relationship between the role of Posyandu cadres and the prevention of stunting cases in mothers who have children under five. The researchers' suggestions from the research results can be applied in daily nursing practice, such as providing health education regarding the prevention of stunting in mothers who have children under five. As a reference for the Gedang Village Community Health Center in conducting a review of the role of posyandu cadres in preventing stunting cases by always providing health education to mothers

Posyandu Balita in Kendal Paiton Hamlet has a strategic role in improving the health of pregnant women and early childhood, amidst the problem of malnutrition that is often experienced by pregnant women, especially in developing countries. Malnutrition, including chronic energy deficiency (CED), is at risk of increasing long-term health problems such as stunting which affects the quality of Human Resources (HR) in the future. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the Student Creativity Program (PKM) activities in increasing the knowledge and awareness of pregnant women in Kendal Paiton Hamlet regarding the importance of fulfilling nutrition during pregnancy and its impact on preventing stunting. This study used a method used to provide socialization and training in understanding applications about children using a pretest-posttest to measure changes in respondents' knowledge and attitudes before and after participating in PKM activities. The pretest results showed that pregnant women's knowledge about nutrition and stunting was relatively low, with an average score of 45%. After participating in PKM activities, in the posttest, the average score increased to 75%, indicating a significant increase in pregnant women's understanding of the importance of balanced nutrition to prevent stunting. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the PKM activity has succeeded in increasing the knowledge and awareness of pregnant women in Kendal Paiton Hamlet regarding nutrition and stunting problems, which are expected to have a positive impact on maternal and child health in the future.

The stunting rate of Acehnese toddlers ranks 31st out of 34 provinces in Indonesia at 37, 3 percent. This number indicates that stunting is one of the public health problems in Aceh and become a threat to future generations. This study aims to see the correlation between parenting and stunting incidences of toddlers in Kajhu Public Health Center, Baitussalam, Aceh Besar. This study was a descriptive-analytical study with a cross-sectional design. The interview and questionnaire were used as data collection instruments. The population was mothers with toddlers in Kajhu Public Health Center involving 77 respondents. The sample was determined by non-probability sampling, namely a total sampling technique. The sample was 77 respondents chosen by a Total Sampling technique. This study was done in March 2024 using the Chi-Square Test ( =95%). The result of univariate analysis shows that toddlers with stunting (59, 7%), exlusive breastfeeding (42, 9%), and complementary feeding (36, 4). Further, the result of the bivariate analysis reveals there is a correlation beetwen exclusive breastfeeding (p=0,035), and complementary feeding (P 0,052), towards the stunting incidences of toddlers in Kajhu Public Health Center, Baitussalam, Aceh Besar, 2024. This study recommends that the healthworkers improve the services of Posyandu for infants and toddlers, espicially thise with body weight problems and height to prevent malnutrition and stunting problens.

The nutritional status of toddlers is an important thing that every parent must know. Malnutrition during this golden age is irreversible (cannot be recovered). Malnutrition can affect a child's brain development. Malnutrition among children under five in Indonesia appears to be increasing from year to year. Malnutrition can occur due to internal and external factors that are not prevented or addressed as early as possible and have an impact on health conditions, growth and development of toddlers, and productivity in adulthood. This phenomenon reveals the importance of preventive efforts to prevent the risk of malnutrition in children under five from all possible risk factors. This article aims to review and analyze factors that influence the nutritional status of toddlers through the literature review method. There are 5 main articles used and have been selected through search results on the Google Scholar database. The results of the study found that factors that influence nutritional status in toddler include infectious diseases, knowledge, birth spacing, socio-economics, parenting patterns.

Approximately 151 million children under the age of five are stunted worldwide, with 55% of stunted children living in Asia and 39% of stunted children living in Africa. Based on the Basic Health Research Data (Riskdas), the prevalence of stunting in Indonesia increased to 36.8% in 2007, 35.6% in 2010, and 37.2% in 2013. Of this number, 18% were very short and 19.2% were short. Based on the 2018 Riskesdas data, the prevalence of stunted babies in Indonesia was 30.8%. Based on the 2019 Indonesian Child Nutrition Survey data, the situation in Indonesia is still relatively high, with a stunting prevalence of 27.67%. This figure shows that the stunting rate in Indonesia is still higher than in Southeast Asia at 24.7%. The results of the study showed that pregnant women's knowledge due to stunting, with an odds ratio of 9.1 (1.99–41.44), with a p value of 0.007 <0.05. To prevent stunting, an integrated and multisectoral program is needed to increase maternal awareness of child nutrition.

This study aims to explore women's perceptions of the advertisement "Kecap ABC Supports Equality in the Kitchen on Women’s Equality Day." Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the study involved 71 female students from the Communication Science Program, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Balitar Islamic University. Data were collected through an online questionnaire designed to analyze three main components of perception: cognitive, affective, and conative, concerning the message conveyed in the advertisement. The findings reveal that the majority of respondents possess a solid understanding of gender equality, particularly regarding men’s roles in domestic tasks. Most respondents responded positively  to the advertisement, reflecting their support for the values of equality promoted. However, discrepancies in perceptions were noted in certain aspects, such as the ideal distribution of domestic responsibilities and the practical implementation of gender equality in family settings. This highlights the need for enhanced education and awareness, particularly on the importance of applying gender equality in daily life. This study provides valuable insights into how media can serve as an effective tool to promote the values of gender equality in society.

The good growth period for children aged 7-12 years can be determined by providing nutritional needs in terms of quality and quantity of food and drink consumption levels. Children aged 6-7 years are vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies with nutritional status that can interfere with their development and growth. The aim of the research is to determine the relationship between nutritional intake and the incidence of stunting among toddlers in Miruk Lamredeup Village, Baitussalam District, Aceh Besar Regency. The type and design of this research uses quantitative methods through a cross sectional approach. The population in this study were 64 children aged 1-5 years in Miruk Lamredeup Village, Baitussalam District, Aceh Besar Regency. The sample in this study used Total Sampling, so the sample in the study was 64 children and parents. This research was carried out in Baitussalam District, Aceh Besar Regency. This research was carried out from 01 to 14 May 2024. The results of the research were that there was a relationship between nutritional intake and the incidence of stunting in toddlers in Miruk Lamredeup Village, Baitussalam District, Aceh Besar Regency with a value of p = 0.035. Researchers hope that the parents of respondents can improve the health and quality of life of toddlers by providing appropriate nutritional intake

ABSTRAK Stunting menjadi perhatian utama pemerintah untuk membebaskan generasi muda dari pertumbuhan yang kurang dan mencapai generasi cerdas di masa depan. Faktor-faktor seperti status ekonomi, pola pengasuhan anak, dan akses ke nutrisi yang tepat memainkan peran penting dalam menentukan kesejahteraan gizi balita. Malnutrisi, termasuk stunting, tetap menjadi masalah umum di sebagian negara berkembang, dengan berbagai faktor risiko berkontribusi terhadap terjadinya malnutrisi tersebut. Upaya untuk mengatasi kekurangan gizi termasuk program pemberian makanan tambahan dan inisiatif pemberdayaan masyarakat bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan gizi di antara ibu dan pengasuh. Perhatian masyarakat internasional untuk memahami korelasi antara status gizi dan stunting sangat penting untuk mengembangkan kebijakan yang ditargetkan yang bersifat berkelanjutan dapat meningkatkan kesejahteraan balita.

Knowledge is the result of understanding or a state of knowing that arises after someone senses a certain object. A mother's attitude is a reaction or response that is still closed from a person to a stimulus or object. This research aims to determine the relationship between mothers' knowledge and attitudes towards sensory-motor development in toddlers in Lambaro Sukon Village, Aceh Besar. This research uses a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. The sample was selected using a total sampling technique with a total sample of 73 respondents. This research was conducted from 16th April – 11st July 2024. The data collection technique used a questionnaire with maternal knowledge and attitude questionnaire instruments as well as KPSP. Data analysis techniques use univariate and bivariate tests. The results of data analysis showed that the characteristics of mothers were dominated by mothers with sufficient knowledge who had toddlers with good sensory motor categories (58.1%). Most of the mother's attitude was obtained, namely a good mother's attitude with the child's sensory and motor skills being in the good category (57.8%). The results of hypothesis testing using Chi Square obtained a sig value. calculate mother's knowledge (p= 0.034), and mother's attitude (p= 0.001). Based on the results of the hypothesis test, it was concluded that there was a significant relationship between mothers' knowledge of toddlers' sensory-motor development and there was a significant relationship between mothers' attitudes towards toddlers' sensory-motor development. The suggestion in this research is that this research can provide more information to mothers about children's motor balance, as study material and knowledge that can help for further research activities.

Background: Fulfillment of nutrition for children should be carried out not only from birth but from the time the child is still in the womb. According to the Ministry of Health, stunting is a condition where the body and brain fail to grow due to malnutrition for a long time. So the child is shorter than normal children of his age and has obstacles in thinking. With this incident, it is clear that the nutritional intake provided by children will influence or have an impact on the child's growth and development. Purpose: To determine the level of knowledge of mothers regarding toddler nutrition in the Working Area of ​​Sungai Tabuk Community Health Center 1, Sungai Tabuk Village, City Rt 01, Banjar Regency  Methods: The type of research used in this research is pre-experimental research with a one-group pretest-posttest design, that is, cause and effect relationships will be revealed by involving one group of subjects who are observed before the intervention is carried out, then observed again after the intervention. Results: The results of the pretest filling out the questionnaire before education was carried out on the mother's level of knowledge about toddler nutrition. Of the total 15 respondents, there were 11 respondents (73.3%) who had a poor level of knowledge, and there were 4 respondents (26.7%) who had a good level of knowledge. From the total of 15 respondents, there were 2 respondents (13.4%) who had a poor level of knowledge, and there were 13 respondents (86.6%) who had a good level of knowledge, so it can be concluded that there is an increase in knowledge before and after being given education Conclusion: The conclusion shows that there are differences in results before being given education and after being given education