Mothers Of Toddlers Research Articles

Peningkatan Pengetahuan Ibu Balita Tentang Stunting Dengan Upaya Perbaikan Gizi 1000 Hari Pertama Kehidupan

Data from the Indonesian Nutrition Status Survey (SSGI), the stunting rate in West Sumatra in 2021 was 23.3%, which is below the national average. In 2022 there will be an increase from 1.9% to 25.2%, so that it is currently above the national average, namely 21.6%. Stunting prevention efforts are focused on 1000 HPK, because this period is an important period in determining the quality of life of children. This community service activity aims to help increase the knowledge of mothers of toddlers about stunting so that it can improve the nutritional status of children under five and also the knowledge gained can be disseminated by mothers of toddlers who receive the training. The method used is through brainstorming, lectures. Resource persons for this activity include the person in charge of the health center health promotion program, a team of midwifery lecturers at the University of West Sumatra. Community service activities ran well and smoothly, participants who took part in the counseling were able to explain the meaning of stunting, how to prevent stunting, signs and symptoms of stunting, and how to detect stunting. The hope is that there will be an increase in good nutritional status and reduce the incidence of stunting.

Education and training on preparing complementary feeding (MP-ASI) from local ingredients to prevent stunting

Stunting can occur during fetal development and becomes apparent when the child reaches two years of age. Without proper intervention, such as balanced catch-up growth, stunting can lead to decreased overall growth. This issue is a significant public health concern, associated with an elevated risk of morbidity, mortality, and impediments to both motor and mental development. One proactive approach to address stunting involves education and training in the preparation of Complementary Feeding (MP-ASI) using locally sourced snakehead fish and Moringa leaves. Our observations, conducted until September 2022, revealed that out of 109 children in Sidoarum Village, 34 were identified as stunted. Our initiative commenced with socialization efforts and progressed to educational sessions and practical training in MP-ASI preparation using local ingredients. Participants in these sessions included 40 mothers of toddlers. Notably, 75% of the participants demonstrating high knowledge following the stunting education and MP-ASI preparation training. In addition to enhancing maternal understanding of stunting prevention, our service providers conducted assessments of toddlers' growth and development.

PENGARUH EDUKASI PMBA TERHADAP PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN IBU BALITA DI KAMPUNG KELUARGA BERKUALITAS DESA TUMIANG KABUPATEN BENGKAYANG

Background: In 2022, SSGI data shows that Indonesia was 21.6% stunting, West Kalimantan 27.8%, and Bengkayang Regency 30.1%. This data shows that stunting is higher in Bengkayang Regency than in Indonesia and West Kalimantan. Intake of food is the direct cause of stunting. At 1000 HPK, intake has a significant impact on promoting growth and development in infants and toddlers. One way to reduce stunting rates is to increase knowledge about infant and child feeding (also known as PMBA). The purpose of this research is to determine the level of knowledge of mothers of toddlers in Tumiang Village, Bengkayang Regency's Quality Family Village (Kampung KB). Method: The study was conducted quasy-experimentally with a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The study's participants were 30 mothers with toddlers aged 6 to 59 months living in the Quality Family Village in Tumiang Village, Bengkayang Regency. Intervention carried out PMBA education four times in a month. Pre- and post-test questionnaires were used. The data were analysed using T-Paired. Results: The mother's knowledge level score before and after PMBA training ranged from 4.83 to 7.10. This indicates that the mother's knowledge score increased by 2.27 before and after PMBA training. The T-Paired test results in a 0.000 p-value < 0.05. Conclusion: Increasing mother's feeding knowledge before and after PMBA training can accelerate stunting reduction in Quality Family Village, Tumiang Village, Bengkayang Regency. Advice: PMBA training for toddler mothers can prevent stunting. Keywords: Knowledge of Mothers, PMBA Education, Quality Family Village, Stunting, Tumiang Village

Effectiveness of Health Promotion on the Knowledge and Attitudes of Mothers of Toddlers regarding Stunting at the Siatasbarita Community Health Center, Siatasbarita District in 2022

<div><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left"><tbody><tr><td align="left" valign="top"><p><em>Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem that can cause growth disorders in children. Health promotion is a very necessary effort to reduce stunting rates. Health promotion is provided to the community so people know, want and can maintain and improve their health. One strategy is advocacy, namely providing information through counselling in collaboration with toddler integrated healthcare centre. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of health promotion on mothers' knowledge and attitudes about stunting. This type of research is quasi-experimental with a pretest and posttest group design. The research was conducted from June to November 2022 in Sitompul Village and Lumban Siagian Jae Village. The population was mothers who had stunted toddlers in Sitompul Village and Lumban Siagian Jae Village, the sample was 40 mothers who came to the integrated healthcare center. The sampling technique was Accidental Sampling, namely several mothers who came to the integrated healthcare center in August. and September 2022. data collection using a questionnaire. Data analysis using bivariate analysis using the Wilcoxon test. The results showed that there was an effect of counselling on knowledge (p-value=0.000) < 0.05, and there was no effect of counselling on mothers' attitudes about stunting (p-value=0.317) > 0.05</em> <em>at Siatas Barita Health Center, Siatas Barita District. Counselling effectively increases knowledge but does not improve mothers' attitudes about stunting. It is hoped that health workers will improve their approach to mothers to increase their knowledge and attitudes about stunting to prevent and treat stunting in children.</em></p><p><em> </em></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><strong><em>Keywords: Attitude, Effectiveness, Health Promotion, Knowledge, Stunting</em></strong></p>

A Healthy Dental Nutrition Card as A Parenting Pattern to Prevent Stunting in Toddlers

Background: The healthy teeth nutrition card (Kartu Nutrisi Gigi Sehat) is a development model for parenting patterns to prevent stunting in toddlers. These cards were developed for young children and are efficient for children and health practitioners to carry and play with. It is hoped that parenting patterns in the form of healthy dental nutrition can prevent caries which affects food intake and nutritional status. The aim of the research is to develop a healthy dental nutrition card as a parenting pattern to prevent stunting in toddlers.
 Method: This research is Research and Development (R&D), carried out at Posyandu Widuri VI, Paal Lima Village, Jambi City. Media and material validation involved 6 experts. The research subjects were 16 toddlers, 4 cadres, 4 community health center staff, 2 PKK people, and 16 mothers of toddlers. The data collected using questionnaires. 
 Results: Healthy dental nutrition cards are very eligible for use to promote dental health as a parenting pattern to prevent stunting in toddlers.
 Conclusion: It is recommended that future research test the effectiveness of healthy dental nutrition cards
 

Determinants of Food Safety Practices among Mothers of Toddlers in Gedongkiwo Village, Mantrijeron, Yogyakarta

Food safety is very important, and the implementation of effective food safety practices among mothers is very important in mitigating the incidence of foodborne diseases in the vulnerable age group of toddlers. This research aims to determine the factors that influence food safety practices among mothers of toddlers in Gedongkiwo Village, Mantrijeron, Yogyakarta. This research uses a quantitative approach with analytical observational methods and a cross-sectional research design. The research population consisted of all mothers of toddlers in Gedongkiwo Village, totaling 462 mothers and a sample of 215 mothers. The sampling method used was proportional stratified random sampling. For data collection, a questionnaire was used as a research instrument. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, chi-square analysis, and binary logistic regression. The results showed that education level and employment status were associated with a 0.373 and 0.415 higher likelihood, respectively, for mothers of toddlers to adopt food safety practices. Based on the results, it was concluded that employment status was the factor most related to food safety practices.

PENGARUH PENYULUHAN MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA VIDEO TENTANG STUNTING TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN, SIKAP DAN TINDAKAN IBU BALITA

Introduction: Indonesia is still facing a double nutritional problem which has a serious impact on the quality of human resources (HR). One of the problems with malnutrition is that it is still quite high in Indonesia, especially the problem of stunting. The highest prevalence of stunting in 2022 is at the Sinar Baru Community Health Center at 1.6% compared to 3 Community Health Centers in the Sungailiat District working area, and this figure will still increase in 2023, namely stunting of 19 children (1.8%) and severe stunting of 2 children. (0.19%) even though health promotion efforts have been made by Puskesmas officers using lecture methods, distributing brochures and leaflets. Method: This research design uses a cross sectional study design. A sample of 101 mothers of toddlers was selected using purposive sampling. Data were analyzed by the Wilcoxon test. Results: There is an influence on the mother's knowledge before and after being given counseling using video media about stunting, namely p value (0.000) < 0.05, and there is an influence on the mother's attitude before and after being given counseling using video media about stunting, namely p value (0.000) < 0 .05 and there is an influence on the mother's actions before and after being given counseling using video media about stunting, namely p value (0.000) < 0.05. Discussion: Counseling using video media about stunting can increase the knowledge, attitudes and actions of mothers of toddlers in preventing stunting.
 Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Stunting, Video, Action

Implementasi Intervensi Gizi Spesifik Pada Ibu Hamil dan Bayi di Desa Kalipang Kecamatan Grogol Kabupaten Kediri

Background: Prolonged wasting and not receiving proper treatment will progress to stunting. One indicator of Medium Term Development is a reduction in stunting and wasting. Specific nutrition and nutrition sensitive intervention efforts were launched to overcome these nutritional problems. Assistance efforts are also needed to increase access for toddlers who are prone to nutritional problems. Objective: The purpose of this research is to analyze the implementation of specific nutritional interventions for pregnant women and babies in Kalipang Village, Grogol District, Kediri Regency. Method: This research is a qualitative analytical survey research with purposive sampling. The main informants were 20 people consisting of malnourished mothers of toddlers and stunted mothers of toddlers. Other informants involved were Puskesmas practitioners, Village Midwives, Village Officials and Posyandu cadres. The research was conducted in Kalipang Village, Grogol District, Kediri Regency. in January – March 2023. Data collection through in-depth interviews and document review, data analysis using direct interviews. Data analysis carried out data reduction, data display and drawing conclusions. Results: Implementation of specific interventions in Kalipang Village including pregnancy care (85%), administering blood supplement tablets (90%), implementing Early Breastfeeding Initiation (50%) and providing exclusive breastfeeding (20%). Conclusions and Suggestions: Most of the stunted and malnourished toddlers in Kalipang Village come from mothers of healthy reproductive age and KEK. Toddlers who have a history of LBW were born to mothers who were CED, had regular ANC, regularly took Fe tablets but did not provide exclusive breast milk. Research needs to be carried out regarding parental behavior in providing complementary foods to toddlers Keywords: Toddlers, Specific Nutritional Interventions

Associations of unintended pregnancy with autism spectrum disorders and the modification of folic acid supplements.

There is limited evidence on the associations of unintended pregnancy with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This study aimed to examine this relationship and the modification of pre-conceptional and prenatal folic acid supplements. Six thousand and five toddlers aged 16 to 30 months from seven cities of six provinces in China were eligible for participation. Information on unintended pregnancy and folic acid supplements was obtained via questionnaires from caregivers of toddlers. The diagnosis of ASD was based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) and the Chinese version of the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS). Of the 6005 toddlers in the study (3337 boys and 2668 girls), 71 (1.18%) received the diagnosis of ASD. Generalized linear models with a logit link function showed unintended pregnancy was positively associated with ASD (odds ratios [OR] = 1.69, 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.05-2.79). Stratified estimates indicated that the association remained stable among toddlers of mothers without pre-conceptional and prenatal folic acid supplements (OR = 2.75, 95% CI, 1.04-7.27; n = 1243, 20.70%). Unintended pregnancy was associated with higher odds of ASD in 16-30 months of toddlers, and the association was consistent among toddlers of mothers without prenatal folic acid supplements. Our findings emphasize the need to raise awareness of the risk of unintended pregnancy and the benefits of folic acid supplements among Chinese women.

Use of Moringa Leaves to Meet Toddler Nutrition in The Prevention of Stunting

In 2017, 43.2% of children under five in Indonesia had an energy deficit and 28.5% had a mild deficit. For protein adequacy, 31.9% of toddlers experienced a protein deficit and 14.5% experienced a mild deficit. The high prevalence of stunting is a priority that must be resolved with local food sources that are abundant and high in nutritional content, namely moringa leaves. Moringa leaves have high nutritional content and are easily available in the surrounding environment, but are still very diverse in their utilization. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with the utilization of moringa leaves by mothers of toddlers in preventing stunting in Sumber Rejo Village. This study is a quantitative study with a Cross Sectional design with a population and sample size of 120 respondents with total sampling technique and univariate and bivariate analysis tests using Chi Square. Respondents who had insufficient knowledge were 13.3%, respondents who had a negative attitude were 43.3%, respondents who did not have moringa availability were 23.3% and respondents who had a moringa consumption pattern were 11.7% and respondents who did not utilize moringa leaves were 40%. There is a relationship between knowledge (p-value 0.039), attitude (p-value 0.000), moringa availability (p-value 0.034) and moringa consumption patterns (p-value 0.000) with the utilization of moringa by mothers of toddlers in preventing stunting in Sumber Rejo Village. It is hoped that health workers will conduct education or counseling for mothers of toddlers to increase the knowledge of mothers of toddlers about the use of moringa and it is hoped that mothers will improve moringa consumption patterns for toddlers and families with various variations of moringa preparations in order to increase the utilization of moringa as food intake for stunting prevention.

Influence of Nutritional Coaching (in the Network) on the Level of Nutritional Knowledge of Mothers of Stunting Toddler

Stunting is still an unresolved nutritional problem. Stunting in children is the result of chronic malnutrition or impaired growth and development in the past. The stunting rate among toddlers in Mojokerto Regency is 27.4% (2021). This research aims to analyze the influence of nutritional coaching (in the network) on the level of nutritional knowledge of mothers of stunting toddlers in Sooko District, Mojokerto Regency. This research is a quasi-experimental research with a pretest - posttest control group design. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. The research instrument used a nutritional knowledge questionnaire and a 24-hour recall form. The type of data is primary data with statistical analysis using Paired sample T-test. Online nutritional coaching can increase the difference in the value of the mother's nutritional knowledge level, showing significant changes between before and after treatment with a p value of 0.000. Based on statistical tests between groups, a p-value of 0.005 was obtained. Statistical tests on these differences resulted in p < 0.05, meaning the differences were significant between groups. The conclusion of this research is that online nutritional coaching via leaflets can increase the nutritional knowledge of stunted mothers of toddlers.

Behavior of Toddler Mothers Against Disorders Due to Iodine Deficiency

One of the four nutritional problems in Indonesia is Iodine Deficiency. Iodine deficiency is a set of symptoms that occur due to continuous lack of element Iodine and long period of time. Iodine is needed by everyone, especially during the growth period. Iodine deficiency will cause impaired physical growth and low intelligence the quality of human resources is getting worse. This study aims to analyze the behavior of mothers under five towards Iodine Deficiency Disorders. This Research There are three data collection methods that are often used in qualitative research, namely: 1) participatory observation 2) in-depth interviews and 3) focus group discussions. That The population is a survey of 30 housewives who were interviewed, 25 of whom did not understand GAKI and did not understand the benefits of iodized salt. They taken by propositional stratified random sampling. Data collection is done in the form interview, observation and salt test. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that of the 30 housewives who were respondents, 30 of them had insufficient knowledge of IDD.

History of Infectious Diseases in Toddlers and Frequency of Community Health Center Nutrition Services with Stunting Incidents

Toddlers are an important period in the process of growth and development of a child. Malnourished children can experience malnutrition and this can result in stunting. Stunting incidents could have a negative impact on the growth and development period of toddlers. There were several factors that influenced the incidence of stunting, both directly and indirectly. Stunting was still a serious health problem facing Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the history of infectious diseases and the frequency of community health centre nutrition services with the incidence of stunting. The research design was cross-sectional with a stratified simple random sampling technique taken from 8 posyandu (Integrated Healthcare Center) with a total sample of 112 toddlers. This research was conducted in the work area of the Saritani Community Health Center, Boalemo Regency, Gorontalo Province, from January to February 2023. The data analysis technique used in this research was the Chi-Square test. The results of the study showed that there was a significant relationship between the history of infectious diseases in toddlers and the incidence of stunting (p value=0.006; p-value ≤ α = 0.05), OR value=2.804 and there was a significant relationship between the frequency of health centre nutrition services and the incidence of stunting ( p value=0.001; p-value ≤ α = 0.05), OR value=2.859 in the working area of the Saritani Health Center, Boalemo Regency. Nurses can carry out health promotion efforts for mothers of toddlers to increase stunting prevention by knowing the factors that cause stunting. Increase efforts to provide nutritional education services related to stunting at community health centres, namely the First 1000 Days of Life, Infant and Child Feeding Practices, and routine exclusive breastfeeding.

Health Education about Stunting in Tanjung Tiram Village and Wawatu Village, North Moramo District, South Konawe Regency

Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem caused by insufficient nutritional intake for a long time due to feeding that is not in accordance with nutritional needs. South Konawe Regency is one of the districts in Southeast Sulawesi which is also a contributor to stunting cases in Southeast Sulawesi. The prevalence of stunting in South Konawe Regency ranks 11th out of 17 districts/cities with a prevalence of 28%. The results of a preliminary survey in Tanjung Tiram Village and Wawatu Village, South Konawe Regency found that there are several maternal behaviors that cause stunting, namely some children under five do not get exclusive breastfeeding, do not understand about stunting and determine children's nutritional status so that they realize too late that their children are classified as stunting cases. The method of implementing activities is carried out offline. The intervention provided by providing education to mothers of toddlers and posyandu cadres using media modules, pamphlets and health counseling related to several topics namely the causes of stunting, the characteristics of stunting in children, the impact of stunting on children, stunting prevention measures including prevention since pregnancy, while breastfeeding, the benefits of breastfeeding provided exclusively, the benefits and planning of MP-ASI menus, nutritional status for cadres in stunting prevention and carried out Toddler weight check with Lalowaru Health Center officers, North Moramo District. The conclusion of this activity is that the local government is very good which is proven by full support during the activity process, as well as the participants / targets of the activity in this case pregnant women, toddler mothers, and posyandu cadres. Participants are very enthusiastic and active in activities when given material and also when given examples, participants gain new knowledge related to parenting in stunting prevention.

Edukasi gizi menggunakan media cakram dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu balita tentang kunjungan ke Posyandu

Background: One of the factors causing mothers' low number of visits to Integrated Healthcare (in Indonesia called Posyandu) is the lack of knowledge about Integrated Healthcare (IHC) visits, which impacts not detecting the nutritional status of children under five. Knowledge of mothers of toddlers is very important to improve the health of toddlers so that they can direct mothers to behave positively when visiting IHC.Objectives: The research aims to increase the knowledge of mothers of toddlers aged 24-59 months about visiting IHC using disc media at the Sawah Lebar Health Center, Bengkulu. Methods: Quantitative research using the Quasy experimental design was carried out at the Sawah Lebar Bengkulu Health Center from March to April 2023. The subjects involved were 40 mothers who were divided into two groups. The intervention used disc media and leaflet media with a Visit to IHC theme. Data was collected by interview using a ten-question questionnaire during the pre-test and post-test. The data obtained was tested using the Dependent T-test and Independent T-test parameters at a 95% confidence interval. Results: The difference in knowledge scores before and after being given education using disc media was 29,00. Meanwhile, education using leaflets obtained a difference in the average knowledge value of 21,50. There was an effect of nutritional education using disc media (p= 0,000) and leaflet media (p= 0,000) on increasing the knowledge of mothers of toddlers about visiting IHC. Conclusion: Nutrition education using disc media and leaflet media influences increasing the knowledge of mothers of toddlers about visiting IHC at the Sawah Lebar Bengkulu Health Center.

Peningkatan Pengetahuan Gizi Ibu Balita Stunting dengan Metode Edukasi melalui Konseling dan Buku Resep Pangan Lokal

One of the nutritional problems faced today is stunting, a condition in which a child's growth is restricted due to a lack of adequate dietary intake. Providing nutrition education to mothers of toddlers with stunted children is crucial in overcoming this problem. This activity aims to increase mothers' nutritional knowledge of toddlers with stunted children in Nanggalo District, Padang City. The method used education through counselling and local food recipe books. The target group of this activity was 22 mothers of stunted toddlers. The results of this activity were effective in enhancing mothers' understanding and awareness of the importance of balanced nutrition for children. These results can be seen from the answers given by stunted toddler mothers, who initially did not know but became aware, with correct answers reaching 90% after the counselling sessions. The counselling methods allow mothers to understand more deeply the concept of nutrition and the nutritional needs of children. Food recipe books are a source of information that mothers can access again at home, providing practical guidance in choosing and preparing healthy foods quickly and affordably. With a holistic approach through counselling and food recipe books, it is hoped that mothers with toddlers can have better nutrition knowledge, implement changes in family eating patterns, and ultimately help overcome the problem of stunting in their children.

PELITA ASI: Combating stunting through breastfeeding awareness in Gunung Sindur

Stunting can arise due to malnutrition, particularly in the crucial first 1000 days of life. Data from the Bogor District Health Service in 2022 reveals a stunting rate of 9.8 percent in Bumi Tegar Beriman. PELITA ASI is a maternal movement dedicated to nurturing toddlers, aiming to raise awareness among mothers in the prevention of stunting through breastfeeding. The program involves various groups, including cadres, pregnant women, mothers of toddlers, and other potential participants, integrating targeted and sensitive interventions. The primary goal is to enhance the knowledge of cadres and educate mothers of toddlers on the crucial role of breastfeeding in preventing stunting. The success of these activities is evident through a series of well-executed events, marked by a notable increase in participants' knowledge. Pre-test and post-test calculations on 35 participants demonstrated an average knowledge increase of 1.57.

Mother Knowledge Of The Use Of Herbal Plants In Overcoming Nutritional Status Of Toddler

The toddler period (golden period) is a golden period that is very sensitive to the environment and this period lasts very short and cannot be repeated. During this critical period, toddlers' brains are more plastic. Brain plasticity in toddlers has positive and negative sides. On the positive side, toddlers' brains are more open to the learning and enrichment process. On the negative side, toddlers' brains are more sensitive to unsupportive environments such as inadequate nutritional intake.
 Herbal plants are plants that have medicinal properties in healing and preventing disease. The aim of this research is how mothers know about the use of herbal plants in dealing with the nutritional status of toddlers. This research is non-experimental research with a descriptive research design. The results of this study show that the knowledge of mothers of toddlers regarding the use of herbal plants is that the majority of mothers have good knowledge as many as 102 mothers (92%).
 
 Keywords: Herbal plants, nutritional status, toddlers.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MATERNAL KNOWLEDGE AND FOOD INTAKE ON THE NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE NUTRITION POST AT PUSKESMAS BAJA TANGERANG CITY

The toddler period is commonly known as the golden age or the golden age because the success of growth and progress in the future is determined at this time. The nutritional status of toddlers is an important thing that every parent should know. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between a mother's knowledge and a toddler's food intake with a toddler's nutritional status (weight/age, height/age, and weight/height). This research is an analytic observational study with a cross-sectional design. This research was conducted in June 2023 in the working area of ​​the Jalan Baja Health Center, Tangerang City. The sample in this study used Saturated Sampling with as many as 63 respondents. The statistical analysis used was univariate analysis and bivariate analysis with chi-square. The results showed that 23.8% of respondents had wasting nutritional status, 71.4% of respondents had good knowledge and 50.8% had frequent food intake. There is a significant relationship between knowledge (p=0.031) and food intake (p=0.021) with the nutritional status of toddlers. From this study it can be concluded that there is a relationship between the mother's knowledge of nutritional status, and food intake and nutritional status with 3 indices, namely (BB/A), (TB/A), and (BB/TB). Suggestion: To improve the nutritional status of toddlers, it is best to increase mothers' knowledge about nutrition by counseling mothers of toddlers about selecting and processing food that is diverse, nutritionally balanced, and high in animal protein.

Pencegahan Stunting Melalui Pilar 1 Stop Buang Air Besar Sembarangan Di Kelurahan Waehaong Kecamatan Nusaniwe Kota Ambon

Stunting is a condition where a person's height is shorter than the height of other people in general (of the same age). Stunted (short stature) or low height/length for age is used as an indicator of chronic malnutrition which describes the history of under-nutrition in toddlers over a long period of time. The design used in this research is a research design with a correlational/causal analytical method with a cross sectional design. The population in this study was 82 mothers of toddlers. The sampling technique used in this research was the Slovin formula. The total sample in this study was 82 mothers of toddlers. The results of the research show that there is a significant relationship between healthy latrines and the incidence of stunting among toddlers in Waehaong subdistrict, Nusaniwe subdistrict, Ambon City with a p value of 0.000. For the government, in this case, village officials, especially village heads, are expected to be able to facilitate and plan budget procurement for environmental sanitation improvements such as improving healthy latrine facilities and making efforts to improve residential environmental sanitation programs with healthy behavior. Health workers, especially sanitarian officers, can carry out their role as educators by providing education related to the health of the family environment in order to increase knowledge about maintaining and creating a healthy family environment. And can also provide education about healthy latrine facilities and strive to improve residential environmental sanitation programs with healthy behavior.