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.
Introduction:
Stunting is a major health problem in Indonesia. The aim of this study is to explore the experiences of mothers who take care of stunted children in rural Pamekasan Madura, Indonesia.
Methods:
This research employed a phenomenological approach and conducted in-depth interviews with 11 mothers in rural Pamekasan Madura, Indonesia, using purposive sampling. Data collection took place from June to September 2023.
Results:
This study presents Madurese mothers' experiences caring for their children with stunting through two themes and five sub-themes: (a) beliefs passed down for generations: strong ancestral influence on feeding behaviors, traditional food, and traditional health-seeking behavior; and (b) insufficient resources on nutrition: a lack of time and money to provide nutrition-rich food and a lack of nutrition information.
Discussion:
Cultural beliefs, a lack of nutrition education, and economic barriers contribute to stunting in children. Our findings guide the design of tailored interventions for preventing stunting in Indonesian families and global communities.
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