THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOCIAL SUPPORT AND STUNTING PREVENTION IN MOTHERS UNDER FIVE AT HEALTH CENTER MOROSI

Abstract

One of the causes of stunting is the lack of social support for stunting prevention. The aim of this research is to identify whether there is a relationship between social support and stunting prevention. Methods: This research uses a correlational research design with a cross-sectional approach. The independent variable is social support and the dependent variable is stunting prevention. The sampling technique used was proportionate random sampling. The research instrument for the independent variable used a social support questionnaire and the dependent variable used a stunting prevention questionnaire. Hypothesis testing in this research is carried out using the Rank Spearman statistical test. Results: Most of the respondents were in the early adulthood group, namely aged 26-35 years (40%), working as housewives (46.7%), highest education was junior high school (40%). Most respondents also live with a nuclear family (60%) and most of the children are 2-3 years old, classified as toddlers (40%). The measurement results for social support for mothers under five are in the high category (83.3%) and prevention of stunting among mothers under five is good (80%). The results of data analysis show that social support has a relationship with preventing stunting in mothers of toddlers (p=0.000). Conclusion: Social support has a significant relationship with stunting prevention.