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The first 1000 days are often referred to as the window of opportunities or the golden period, based on the fact that from the fetal stage to the age of two years, there is a period of rapid growth and development that does not occur in other age groups. Meeting nutritional needs during the first 1000 days of a child's life is very important. This study analyzes the relationship between food taboos and LILA in pregnant women with the incidence of stunting in toddlers aged 1-24 months in the working area of the Biromaru Community Health Center in Sigi Regency. The research design used was a case-control study. The independent variables in this study were food taboos and maternal weight during pregnancy. The dependent variable was stunting in children aged 1-24 months. The population in this study consisted of all mothers who had children with stunting, totaling 32 people. The results of the study show that of the 16 stunted respondents, 11 (34.4%) respondents had food taboos and 5 (15.6%) respondents did not have food taboos. Then, out of 16 non-stunted respondents, 4 (12.5%) respondents had food taboos and 12 (37.5%) respondents did not have food taboos. Meanwhile, out of 16 stunted respondents, 10 (31.3%) respondents had KEK and 6 (18.76%) respondents did not have KEK. Then, of the 16 respondents who were not stunted, 3 (9.4%) respondents had KEK and 13 (40.6%) respondents did not have KEK. There is a relationship between food taboos and the incidence of stunting in children aged 1-24 months (p = 0.001), as well as a relationship between maternal height during pregnancy and the incidence of stunting in children aged 1-24 months (p = 0.01). It is hoped that the Biromaru Community Health Center will increase routine visits and provide education and counseling for mothers and infants.

Growth resulting from chronic hunger from birth to two years of age is called stunting. Children who experience stunting are more susceptible to problems related to their cognitive and motor development, as well as an increased risk of disease. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between maternal knowledge and the prevalence of stunting in toddlers in the service area of ​​the Krueng Barona Jaya Community Health Center. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between maternal knowledge and child stunting. Quantitative research using cross-sectional and correlational methodologies. A sample of 59 respondents was selected using a proportional sampling design technique. The time period for this investigation was May 8-16, 2025. This study used univariate and bivariate analysis. The research data were collected using a closed questionnaire paradigm with multiple-choice questions, and the Chi-Square test was used for analysis. A P-value of 0.047 (P < 0.05) indicates a relationship between maternal knowledge and the prevalence of stunting in toddlers in the work area of ​​the Krueng Barona Jaya Community Health Center. Research shows a link between stunting in toddlers and maternal knowledge. Stunting is more likely to affect toddlers born to mothers with less knowledge than those with more knowledge. Mothers of toddlers are advised to receive regular counseling and educational materials to raise awareness and reduce the prevalence of stunting.  

Stunting isaa chronicanutritional problemathat remains a major publicahealth challengeain Indonesia, aincluding inaSeram Bagian Barat District. aOne ofathe risk factors for stuntingaamong children under five is thealow implementationaof Cleanaand HealthyaLiving Behaviora (PHBS) within families and communities. Therefore, this communityaservice programawas carriedaout withathe aimaof improving community knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to PHBS asaan effortato preventastunting inachildren underafive. The implementation methods included health education through interactive counseling, agroup discussions, aand demonstrationsaof PHBSapractices, particularly handwashingawith soap. The program was attended by 30 community menbers, most of whom were mothers with infants and young children. Coordination, collaboration, and theainvolvement ofaboth internalaand externalastakeholders, particularly the head of Waralohi Hamlet, playedaan importantarole in the success of this program. Evaluation results indicated anaincrease inaparticipants’ knowledge and understandingaof PHBS and its relevance to stunting prevention. In addition, the program was considered beneficial due to the appropriate selection of location, high participant enthusiasm, and a conducive implementation atmosphere. In conclusion, the PHBS strengthening program proved effective in raising community awareness to adopt healthy living behaviors that support effortsato preventastunting inachildren underafive.

Early marriage remains an issue with negative impacts on the health and quality of the younger generation, particularly through the risk of stunting in children. This article discusses the results of a counseling session titled "Marriage is Not Just Legal: Legal Education on Marriage Dispensation and Its Implications for Preventing Stunting Among Students" conducted at SMA Negeri 3 Parepare. The counseling aimed to raise students' awareness about the relationship between the marriage age limit, marriage dispensation, and the health impact on children, specifically the risk of stunting. The methods used include deconstruction, brainstorming, material delivery, reconstruction, and evaluation through pre-tests and post-tests. The results show a significant improvement in students' understanding from both medical and legal perspectives. The discussion focuses on analyzing the contradictions in legal norms regarding the marriage age limit and marriage dispensation, which often cause implementation issues. This counseling emphasizes the importance of integrating legal education and reproductive health as a preventive strategy to reduce early marriage and prevent stunting. Thus, this program contributes to shaping a healthy, legally aware younger generation capable of making mature and responsible marriage decisions.

Malnutrition issues such as stunting remain a serious problem in Dieng Village, despite the area's great potential in the agricultural sector. The main factors causing stunting include a lack of community knowledge about nutrition, low compliance with posyandu activities, and suboptimal food processing. This community service activity aims to increase the knowledge of mothers with stunted toddlers and pregnant women with Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) about balanced nutrition and stunting prevention efforts. The program targets 18 mothers with stunted toddlers and 2 pregnant women with CED. The activities included counseling sessions on the three types of food, balanced nutrition guidelines, and the importance of posyandu, using leaflets as media, followed by a cooking demonstration on how to make chicken and tofu nuggets as a high-protein menu that is easy to make. Based on the evaluation results, there was a significant increase in participants' knowledge, from an average pre-test score of 65% to 97.5% on the post-test. In addition, the enthusiasm and active participation of participants during the question and answer session showed that the combination of theoretical education and hands-on practice was effective in increasing awareness and understanding of nutrition and stunting prevention.

Stunting is a growth failure condition in toddlers caused by chronic malnutrition, particularly during the critical first 1,000 days of life. This condition is influenced by various factors, including maternal education and feeding practices. This study aims to analyze the relationship between maternal education level and feeding patterns with the incidence of stunting among toddlers in the working area of the Pekauman Community Health Center, Banjarmasin City. The research employed a quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach. The population consisted of mothers with toddlers, with 66 respondents selected through accidental sampling. Data collection was carried out using structured questionnaires and documentation studies related to children’s nutritional status. Data analysis was performed using univariate and bivariate methods, with the Spearman Rho test applied at a 0.05 significance level. The findings revealed a significant relationship between maternal education level and stunting incidence (p = 0.009), suggesting that lower levels of maternal education were associated with higher stunting rates. Conversely, feeding patterns did not show a statistically significant relationship with stunting (p = 0.081), although descriptive data indicated that inappropriate feeding practices were common among respondents. The majority of mothers in this study had basic education (elementary to junior high school), and a considerable number of toddlers were found to be stunted. Based on these results, it can be concluded that maternal education level plays an essential role in influencing stunting, while feeding patterns require further investigation with larger samples. The study recommends strengthening nutrition education and counseling programs for mothers, particularly those with low educational backgrounds, alongside regular monitoring of child growth and development by health professionals. Additionally, government efforts to expand access to health and nutrition information through easily accessible media are expected to contribute to stunting prevention and reduction strategies.

Stunting remains a significant health problem in rural areas, particularly due to the lack of father involvement in child care. The “Bapakku Hebat” program initiated by the Omben Health Center emerged as a breakthrough to strengthen the role of fathers in stunting prevention efforts through family health posts. This study adopted a qualitative descriptive approach to investigate the implementation, effects, and barriers of the program. The research findings indicated an increase in father involvement in health post activities, nutrition counseling, and child health monitoring. The program successfully reduced the prevalence of stunting risk by 10% in a year by increasing health post coverage and changing family behavior in providing nutrition. Key driving factors included inter-sectoral collaboration with village governments, health cadres, and farming communities that strengthened social networks and local resources. However, challenges remain, such as budget constraints, a lack of male cadres, and the influence of cultural norms that consider childcare as a woman’s responsibility. The “Bapakku Hebat” program shows that active father involvement can increase family awareness of the importance of fulfilling children’s nutrition. These findings emphasize the importance of gender-sensitive family health policies and cross-sectoral support to ensure the sustainability of the program. This research is expected to be a reference for other regions in implementing similar innovations to reduce the prevalence of stunting and improve the quality of child care. Furthermore, the success of the "My Great Father" program also demonstrates the importance of a community-based approach in public health interventions. The direct involvement of community leaders, religious leaders, and farmer groups in the program's outreach and implementation has proven effective in building a sense of ownership and increasing active community participation, particularly among fathers.

Integrated Health Service Posts (Posyandu) are a means for active community participation in the health sector. Through Posyandu, the role of cadres as the spearhead of environmental health is crucial, especially in educating the community regarding prevention efforts and early detection of various infectious diseases such as tuberculosis (TB). Bekasi City is experiencing an increase in TB cases, so it is necessary to strengthen the capacity of Posyandu cadres to be more responsive and empowered in dealing with this situation. This community service program aims to improve the knowledge and skills of Posyandu cadres in early detection and prevention of TB. The activity was carried out at Posyandu Bangau, West Bekasi, involving 22 active cadres. The implementation method used a participatory and interactive approach, through health education that emphasized the identification of TB symptoms, transmission methods, and community-based prevention strategies. Evaluations were conducted before and after the education to measure the effectiveness of the activity. The evaluation results showed an 80% increase in cadre knowledge after attending the education. This achievement demonstrates that the delivery of accurate and communicative information is very effective in increasing Posyandu cadre awareness. Capacity building for cadres is not only crucial as an initial step in TB prevention, but also as a sustainable effort to build collective community awareness. With the active involvement of cadres and support from health workers, TB risk detection and prevention can be carried out more optimally and comprehensively.

The nutritional awareness of pregnant women in the Simpang Raya Community Health Center (Puskesmas) in Banggai Regency is still relatively low, necessitating educational efforts to increase their understanding of the importance of balanced nutrition during pregnancy. This community service activity aims to improve the knowledge of pregnant women through participatory and educational nutrition counseling held for one week in the Puskesmas hall. The methods used included interactive lectures, group discussions, and healthy menu preparation simulations, supported by leaflets adapted to the local context. A total of 40 pregnant women from various trimesters of pregnancy participated in the activity and were assessed using pre- and post-test instruments. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in participant knowledge, from 43% in the "good" category before the activity to 78% after the counseling. Most participants were able to understand the basic principles of balanced nutrition, identify food sources of important nutrients such as iron and folic acid, and prepare daily menus according to Ministry of Health guidelines. This improvement indicates that visual and interactive information delivery is easier for participants to understand, especially those with lower educational backgrounds. Furthermore, this activity also serves as a means of empowering pregnant women to be more active in maintaining their own and their fetus' health by choosing nutritious foods. Therefore, it is crucial for health workers at community health centers (Puskesmas) and integrated health post (Posyandu) cadres to continue this educational program on an ongoing basis. Structured, communicative, and participatory nutrition education is effective in increasing pregnant women's understanding and can be replicated periodically at other Posyandus (Integrated Health Posts) to support stunting prevention efforts and improve maternal and child health.

Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem in toddlers that remains a global concern, including in Indonesia. This condition is characterized by height that is not appropriate for age due to long-term malnutrition, repeated infections, and environmental and social factors. The impact of stunting not only affects physical growth but also cognitive development, future productivity, and increases the risk of degenerative diseases in adulthood. Various factors contribute to stunting, including biological factors such as the child's gender and behavioral factors such as maternal knowledge about nutrition and health. This study aims to analyze the relationship between child gender and maternal knowledge and the incidence of stunting in toddlers. The research design used a quantitative cross-sectional approach. A sample of 73 respondents was selected using a stratified proportional sampling technique. Data collection was conducted through structured interviews using questionnaires and anthropometric measurements of toddlers. Data analysis was performed using univariate analysis to describe frequency distributions, and bivariate analysis using the chi-square test with a 95% confidence level. The results showed no significant association between child gender and stunting (p > 0.05). This indicates that biological factors such as gender are not the primary determinant of stunting in the study area. Conversely, there was a significant relationship between maternal knowledge and the incidence of stunting in toddlers (p < 0.05), indicating that mothers with low levels of knowledge are at greater risk of having stunted children. These findings emphasize the importance of improving maternal knowledge through ongoing nutrition education programs, health counseling, and promotive-preventive activities at community health centers. These interventions are expected to prevent stunting and other health problems in toddlers and support the achievement of the national stunting reduction target.

The Student Care for Stunting Program is an innovation by BKKBN in collaboration with universities to support the acceleration of stunting reduction through real work lectures or other community service activities. This program is part of the government's efforts to achieve the target of reducing the stunting rate to 14% by 2024, as mandated by the President. This study identifies the implementation of the BKKBN Student Program for Stunting Prevention in Banten Province, specifically in Kilasah Village, as well as the challenges faced in its implementation. The study employs government action theory and the welfare state theory using a legal-empirical method through a qualitative field approach. Data was collected through literature reviews and interviews, analyzed descriptively and analytically. The results show that the program's implementation has included 15 outreach and mentoring activities. Fifteen adolescents received reproductive health education, 21 pregnant and breastfeeding mothers received nutrition and pregnancy health counseling, and 20 prospective couples participated in socialization on healthy pregnancy planning and the use of the Elsimil application. Growth monitoring was conducted at nine Posyandu centers with a total of 60 infants, and 37 cases of infants indicated as stunted were identified. Challenges faced include the absence of specific regulations regarding the program and resistance from the target groups, particularly adolescents and prospective brides and grooms who struggled to understand the Elsimil app. In conclusion, the program has a positive impact on efforts to accelerate stunting reduction, although improvements are still needed in terms of regulations, coordination, and culture-based education.

One of the health issues in Talaga Tomoagu village, Bolangitang Barat district, North Bolaang Mongondow regency, is stunting or slow growth in children of the same age, which remains high. Based on data from the Talaga Tomoagu village Health Office, the prevalence of stunting in 2022 was 1.82%, in 2023 it increased to 5.08%, and in 2024 it further increased to 6.67%. Cases of stunting in children and toddlers are a common issue that needs to be addressed in Indonesia due to the lack of balanced nutritional intake. The aim of this program is to provide innovative healthy nutrition menus with children's food preparations (nuggets) made from moringa leaves to prevent stunting. The method used in this program is to provide direct educational counseling and demonstrations on making moringa leaf-based complementary food nuggets. The results of this innovative program show that education on healthy nutrition menus affects mothers' knowledge about stunting and its prevention efforts. After being provided with education and training on making food based on moringa leaves, the results significantly influenced the mothers' knowledge about balanced nutrition as a prevention of stunting issues in the village of Talaga Tomoagu.

The development targets in the Health sector in the 2020–2024 National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) place one of the main targets for maternal and child health is to reduce the incidence of children under five years old (toddlers) stunting (low height / short) by 30.8% (2018) to 19% in 2024. Optimal Health Status must be prepared since a woman before marriage. Then continued when the woman is pregnant, and while breastfeeding. Childhood is the foundation for growth and development in the next stage, if there are nutritional problems then the consequences that arise are permanent. The risk of stunting by 7x can occur in women 15-49 years who experience anemia and when they become pregnant will be at risk of giving birth to stunted babies. In women of childbearing age aged 15-49 years is the foundation for growth and development in the next stage, if during this period women experience nutritional problems then the consequences that arise can be permanent or irreversible. Its essence is a critical period when a system is plastic and sensitive to its environment, followed by a permanent loss of plasticity and functional capacity (Ummi Kalsum et al., 2021). Before education was provided, most adolescents showed a low level of understanding, namely 31 respondents (56.7%), and awareness of the importance of monitoring nutritional status during adolescence was also minimal. However, after interactive counseling with an easy-to-understand approach, there was a significant increase in knowledge, with 41 respondents (68.3%) showing an increase in understanding, reflected in a change in the knowledge category to a better level. This activity emphasizes the importance of promotive and preventive interventions in areas at high risk of nutritional problems. The implementation of direct and participatory education involving cadres and health workers has proven effective in increasing awareness and forming healthy lifestyle behaviors in adolescents. Therefore, similar education programs need to be implemented continuously to reduce anemia rates to prevent stunting and prevent stunting from adolescence.

Street-level bureaucracy refers to the role of frontline bureaucrats who directly engage with the public in the implementation of public policies, including stunting management. In Sidoarjo Regency, stunting remains a critical public health issue with long-term implications for human capital development, despite the government’s continuous efforts to reduce its prevalence. Actors such as posyandu cadres, health center personnel, and officials from the District Health Office serve as the front line in detecting stunting cases, delivering nutritional counseling, monitoring child growth, and connecting communities with essential health services. However, the effectiveness of these roles is often constrained by limited resources, excessive workloads, lack of adequate training, and insufficient incentives that do not reflect the complexity of their responsibilities. Furthermore, policy implementation is frequently hindered by weak inter-sectoral coordination, low community engagement, and the gap between administrative guidelines and the realities faced in the field. The discretionary power held by these street-level bureaucrats becomes both a strength and a challenge—allowing for flexible adaptation to local needs while raising concerns about accountability and service consistency. Addressing stunting effectively at the local level requires strategic capacity-building for implementers through continuous training, fair compensation, and strengthened collaboration among governmental actors and other stakeholders. These efforts must be integrated, holistic, and sustainable in order to truly tackle the root causes of stunting and generate meaningful improvements in public health outcomes.

Stunting prevention requires a comprehensive approach by involving various aspects such as mental health and effective communication. This article was prepared to find out more about the importance of mental health and effective communication with media-based counseling for health cadres as an effort to overcome Stunting. This media-based counseling activity was conducted on June 28-29, 2024, at the Community Welfare Empowerment Room or called PKK Bangsalsari Village Office. This article explains that the use of media as a counseling tool is considered effective in conveying information because the presentation is more interesting and easy to understand. After the activity, it can be concluded that the integration of mental health in Stunting prevention programs and the optimization of media-based communication are important strategies that need to be developed.

The golden period in the first two years of a child's life can be achieved optimally if supported by proper nutritional intake from birth. Breast milk (ASI) as the only nutrition for babies up to six months of age is considered to play a very important role in growth and development, so that recommendations from the government, even WHO policies on this matter have been established and published throughout the world. The purpose of this study was to increase public knowledge about stunting in mothers of babies aged 6-24 months. The Community Service Method was carried out by means of counseling and practicing making MP-ASI. The results of community service showed that the implementation of MP-ASI training had increased awareness of the importance of MP-ASI to prevent stunting and support optimal child growth. The conclusion of the PKM activity was that on average participants were able to understand the material and practice how to process MP-ASI properly.

Mother is a leader in a family who is tasked with managing the nutritional needs of toddlers. Knowledge about the nutritional needs of toddlers and stunting among PKK mothers in Papahan Village, Tasikmadu is still limited, because many of them come from underprivileged families and have low educational backgrounds so that basic knowledge from the family is not optimal (less attention). This community service activity aims to provide understanding to PKK mothers to know the nutritional needs of toddlers and provide counseling to PKK mothers about stunting. The counseling method is carried out using the lecture method and explanations about the nutritional needs of toddlers and prevention of stunting with posters and power points. The results of this community service activity are that PKK mothers understand the nutritional needs of toddlers and the prevention of stunting. The conclusion of this community service activity is that PKK mothers can know the nutritional needs of toddlers and the prevention of stunting.

This report aims to identify and address the problem of stunting in prospective brides and grooms in the Piyeung Health Center area, Aceh Besar. Stunting is a serious health problem that can affect the growth and development of children. Through the counseling activities carried out, the author seeks to increase the knowledge and awareness of prospective brides and grooms regarding the importance of good nutrition before and during pregnancy to prevent stunting. The methodology used in this report is Quasy Experiment. The results of this activity indicate an increase in understanding of nutrition and reproductive health among prospective brides and grooms. The conclusion of this report emphasizes the importance of appropriate and sustainable nutritional interventions to prevent stunting, as well as the need for support from various parties to improve the quality of public health. It is hoped that this report can be a reference for related parties in efforts to prevent stunting in the future.

deaths each year. An additional 1.5 million deaths could be prevented if global immunization coverage increased. Providing information to mothers can improve knowledge of post-immunization care for infants. The implementation method is through counseling on post-immunization care for infants, namely handling fever at home. This activity involves health workers at the Lhok Beuringen Health Center. This Community Service was carried out in Mataram Maneh village. The implementation time was in November 2024. Participants in this Community Service activity were mothers who had children aged 1-12 months in Mataram Maneh village with a total of 20 people. The activity was carried out in stages (1) providing an explanation of the purpose of the activity; (2) providing knowledge about the importance of immunization (3) providing knowledge about how to handle post-immunization impacts. The results of the activity showed that there was an increase in mothers' knowledge about post-immunization care for infants. After participating in this activity, mothers can apply this knowledge as much as possible to babies in post-immunization care for infants. The community service activity aims to educate mothers in Matang Maneh village, Tanah Jambo Aye District, North Aceh Regency, and to determine the level of knowledge of mothers about immunization and its benefits, the method I use is quantitative by distributing questionnaires after and before the presentation, the results of immunization counseling in Matang Maneh village, Tanah Jambo Aye District, North Aceh Regency, showed an increase. before being given counseling 30% knew, after counseling increased to 80%.

The nutritional status of toddlers significantly influences their growth and development, especially during the first five years of life. PSG 2017 data indicates that the prevalence of stunting in toddlers is 27.5%, underweight 8.0%, severely underweight 3.1%, malnutrition 22.8%, and overnutrition 17.8%. If left unaddressed, nutritional problems can lead to growth disorders, increased susceptibility to illness, and physical, psychomotor, and mental development delays.Higher education institutions play a role in community service, such as providing nutrition education for mothers of toddlers at Mitra Medika Tanjung Mulia Hospital. This activity was conducted in collaboration with Posyandu at RT 17, Kendang Mas Village, including toddler weight monitoring and education for health cadres and parents. Among 15 participating toddlers, 8 (53%) had good nutrition, 4 (26%) were undernourished, and 3 (21%) were overnourished. Counseling through lectures and leaflets effectively improved mothers’ knowledge of balanced nutrition and food preparation.