The Effect of Animated Video Education on Mothers’ Knowledge Regarding Stunting Prevention in Toddlers
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https://doi.org/10.37824/8jhzvt32Keywords:
Animated video, Education, Maternal knowledge, Stunting, ToddlersAbstract
Stunting remains a pressing public health issue in Indonesia, particularly among children under five years old. Educational interventions targeting mothers are essential, as maternal knowledge greatly influences child nutrition and growth. This study aimed to examine the effect of animated video-based education on mothers’ knowledge regarding stunting prevention. A quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest–posttest approach was employed. The study involved 34 mothers of toddlers at Tanak Beak Health Center, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a validated 17-item questionnaire and analyzed using paired sample t-test. Results indicated a significant improvement in mothers’ knowledge scores after the intervention (p < 0.05). The findings suggest that animated video education is an effective medium for enhancing maternal understanding of stunting prevention. Health workers are encouraged to incorporate digital media innovations in health education programs to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
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