The Family coping mechanisms in response to stunting events in toddlers in the working area of Pekanheran Health Center

Abstract

Background: Stunting is still a public health problem in Indonesia, with an estimated 27.7% of children under the age of five being stunted. With various efforts to reduce this number. Family factors and poor nutrition are not the only causes, there are many interrelated factors. The role of parents and family is very important to fulfill the needs of children and provide them with good growth and development, so that children can live well despite health problems.

Method: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between family coping and the incidence of stunting in toddlers. The sampling technique in this study was a total population of 89 families with children under five and used three types of questionnaires, namely: respondent characteristics questionnaire, calculation of toddler body height and parent coping mechanism questionnaire using the F-COPES (Family Crisis Oriented Evaluation Scale) instrument.

Results: based on data using the F-COPES instrument, statistical test results using chi square were obtained with a value of p = 0.282 (p>0.05).

Conclusion: There is no relationship between family coping mechanisms and the incidence of stunting. the way families bargain with push or weight, whether candidly, socially or financially, does not straightforwardly influence the event of child hindering and, whereas vital within the setting of enthusiastic and social soundness, may not be relevant or solid sufficient to affect on children's wholesome status.