Local Wisdom And Social Culture In Family With Stunting Children

Abstract

Introduction: Based on the results of the Basic Health Research, the prevalence of stunting in children under five is high at 30.79%, this figure is still far above the WHO limit of 20%. This study was conducted to explore local wisdom and socio-culture in families with stunting children. Methods: This study uses a qualitative study with a phenomenological approach to determine the culture of families with stunting children, This research was conducted in Sungai Tabuk working area, Banjar Regency and was attended by 3 informants, mothers of toddlers who have stunting toddlers and village midwives. Results: the informant's knowledge about stunting is low. Most mothers of toddlers think that stunting or malnutrition is normal, weight that does not increase or height that is not ideal is considered normal as long as the child does not show symptoms of illness.. Conclusions: From the experience of mothers of toddlers, existing cultural habits still do not support the improvement of nutrition for infants and toddlers in order to prevent stunting. It is necessary to increase awareness in the community to break the stunting chain