Analysis 4-Too (4T) Education on the Knowledge of Mothers from Families at Risk of Stunting in Preventing Stunting

Abstract

Stunting is a form of impaired growth and development of children due to chronic malnutrition which will persist in at-risk families. Ideally, stunting can be prevented as early as possible in the first 1000 days of birth, therefor preparation for pregnancy is an indicator that must be of primary concern, especially avoiding the 4-Too (4T) in pregnancy, namely too young during pregnancy, too old during pregnancy, too close a pregnancy distance, and frequency of childbirth. too often ≥3 times. This study aims to analyze the 4-Too Education (4T) on the knowledge of mothers from families at risk of stunting in preventing stunting. This research used an experimental method with a treatment group that received 4T Education. Respondents in this research were mothers from families at risk of stunting who had toddlers aged 0-60 months in Ekang Anculai Village, Bintan Regency. The design of this research was pre-experimental with a one group pre test-post test design and involved 10 respondents. The results of the analysis showed a significant increase in maternal knowledge after receiving 4-Too (4T) Education (p<0.05). This education is effective in increasing mothers' understanding of the crucial factors that contribute to stunting in toddlers related to 4-Too. These findings provide strong support for the role of education as a stunting prevention strategy and are the basis for establishing good behavior that supports optimal growth and development of toddlers.