The Relationship Between Maternal Parenting Practices and the Incidence of Stunting Among Children Aged 0–59 Months
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Parenting Patterns, Incidence of Stunting, ChildrenAbstract
Abstract
Stunting is a condition of growth failure in infants (0–11 months) and children under five (12–59 months) resulting from chronic malnutrition, particularly during the first 1,000 days of life. One of the contributing factors to stunting is inadequate parenting practices, which encompass parental attitudes, feeding behaviors, hygiene practices, and health-seeking behaviors within the household. This study aimed to examine the relationship between maternal parenting patterns and the incidence of stunting among children aged 0–59 months. This quantitative study employed a correlational design. A total of 85 mothers were selected using non-probability sampling with a systematic sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured closed-ended questionnaire and analyzed through univariate analysis (frequency distribution) and bivariate analysis using the chi-square test. The results showed that 41.2% of mothers had poor parenting patterns, while 62.4% of children were classified as stunted. Statistical analysis revealed a significant association between maternal parenting patterns and stunting incidence (p = 0.000). Detailed distributions and associations are presented in the Results section tables. In conclusion, maternal parenting patterns are significantly associated with stunting among children under five. Strengthening maternal knowledge and parenting practices through integrated health education is essential for stunting prevention.
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