Mother's intention to provide balanced nutritious food to children 6-24 months

Abstract

Context: The nutritional problem in Indonesia based on SSGI in 2021 is 24.4%, while underweight is 17% and wasted is 7.1% [1]. When compared to the WHO standard regarding the amount of stunting prevalence that is not a problem, which is 20%, the prevalence rate is still considered high and efforts are needed to reduce the prevalence. In Surabaya City, it is known that there are underweight toddlers (BB/U) as much as 7.5%, short toddlers (TB/U) as much as 4.8%, wasting toddlers (BB/TB) as much as 6.1%, and overweight toddlers (BB/TB) as much as 3.4% [2]. Methodology: This research is a cross-sectional descriptive study. The sample size in this study used a saturated sample or the entire population was used as a sample, namely 61 people. Data analysis used in this study is using the chi-square test. Results: Statistical test results of knowledge with intention showed a ρ-value (0.349) > 0.05 which means that there is no relationship. Data analysis regarding the relationship between respondents' attitudes and intentions shows a ρ-value (<0.001) <0.05, which means that there is a relationship. Data analysis regarding the relationship between respondents' subjective norms and intentions shows a ρ-value (0.008) < 0.05, which means that there is a relationship. Data analysis regarding the relationship between respondents' perceived behavioral control and intention shows a ρ-value (0.004) <0.05, which means that there is a relationship. Conclusion: From the results of the study it can be concluded that there is a relationship between attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control with maternal intention. Conversely, the results showed no relationship between knowledge and mothers' intention in providing balanced nutritious food to children.