Mother's Experiences in Caring for Children with Stunting in Rural Indonesia
Pipit Festi Wiliyanarti1, Idham Choliq1,2, Uswatun Hasanah1
1Departement of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya, Indonesia.
Summary
Madurese mothers face challenges caring for stunted children due to generational beliefs and insufficient resources. Understanding these experiences is key to developing effective stunting prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Qualitative Research
- Sociology
Background:
- Stunting is a significant public health issue in Indonesia.
- Maternal experiences are crucial for understanding and addressing childhood stunting.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experiences of mothers caring for stunted children in rural Pamekasan, Madura, Indonesia.
- To identify cultural and resource-related factors influencing stunting care.
Main Methods:
- Phenomenological approach utilizing in-depth interviews.
- Purposive sampling of 11 mothers in rural Pamekasan.
- Data collected between June and September 2023.
Main Results:
- Mothers' experiences are shaped by generational beliefs regarding feeding, traditional foods, and health-seeking practices.
- Insufficient resources, including time, money, and nutrition information, hinder adequate care for stunted children.
Conclusions:
- Cultural beliefs and resource limitations are significant contributors to childhood stunting.
- Findings inform the development of culturally sensitive and resource-aware interventions for stunting prevention in Indonesia and globally.
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