What is it about?
This study investigated how family-based interventions can help children who are experiencing stunting (a condition where they are shorter than they should be for their age). The research found that when families are involved in providing health advice and nutrition support, it can make a positive difference in the children's nutrition and growth. In simple terms, family-based interventions were effective in improving the nutritional status of stunted children. This means that involving families in healthcare and nutrition guidance can help children grow better.
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Why is it important?
This study's uniqueness lies in its specific focus on family-based interventions for children with stunting, a critical issue in child health. It's timely due to the ongoing global concern about child malnutrition. The research's practical findings, emphasizing the effectiveness of involving families in improving child nutrition, make it relevant to healthcare practitioners, policymakers, and parents. This relevance and its potential to offer actionable insights into combating child stunting are likely to increase readership among those passionate about child welfare and nutrition.
Perspectives
From a personal perspective, this publication serves as a reminder of the pivotal role that families play in addressing child malnutrition, specifically stunting. It underscores the power of familial support and involvement in ensuring the well-being of children. As we strive to tackle global malnutrition challenges, this research provides a beacon of hope by highlighting practical solutions that empower families to contribute significantly to their children's nutritional health. It reinforces the idea that healthcare isn't just the responsibility of professionals but a collective effort that begins within the family unit, ultimately benefiting society as a whole.
Mr Ferry Efendi
Universitas Airlangga
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This page is a summary of: Intervensi Berbasis Keluarga pada Anak dengan Stunting, Journal of Telenursing (JOTING), January 2023, IPM2KPE,
DOI: 10.31539/joting.v5i1.5299.
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