Pendekatan Fenomenologi tentang Pola Asuh Ibu Balita Stunting

Abstract

The high prevalence of stunting is caused by poor parenting. Data from the Health Profile of Bengkulu Province in 2019 showed that as many as 700 toddlers experienced stunting in Seluma Regency, and as many as 35 cases of toddlers experienced stunting in the working area of the Babatan Health Center. This study aims to obtain an overview of the parenting pattern of stunting in Air Petai Village, Sukaraja District, Seluma Regency. This study uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. Sources of data were obtained through in-depth interviews, observation, and document review. The informants of this study consisted of the main informants, namely 6 mothers with stunting toddlers, and 2 supporting informants, namely the Posyandu Cadre in Air Petai Village and nutrition practitioners (TPG) at the Babatan Health Center. The results showed that early initiation of breastfeeding was not applied to all toddlers. Some informants do not breastfeed until the child is 2 years old. The informant thought that if breast milk was given until the age of 2 years, it would be difficult to do weaning. Some informants often forget to wash their hands before feeding their children because they are busy taking care of the household. Health workers and Posyandu cadres hoped can carry out health promotions to mothers in Air Petai Village regarding good parenting, especially to pregnant and lactating women.