Preparedness of Parents in Preventing Stunting at Jatirejo Village The District of Nganjuk

Abstract

Stunting among under two years children relates to chronic nutrition problems. Improving the nutritional
quality of mother and child, improving exclusive breastfeeding, clean and healthy practices are among the
factors to resolve the stunting. The study aims to identify the preparedness of parents to prevent stunting. The
study used a descriptive case study approach and all of them were chosen as the samples of the study. The
research variable is preparedness to prevent stunting. A set of questionnaires is used as a data collection
instrument. The data were analyzed using distribution frequency tables. The study found that 4 (27%) parents
well-prepared to prevent stunting, 3 (20%) have adequate preparedness, and 8 (53%) have poor readiness to
avoid stunting. It is concluded that the preparedness rate of parents to prevent stunting is low. It is suggested
that parents care of the nutrition intake before and during pregnancy, being informed about stunting through
social media, and regular visit health centers for health care.