PERAN KELUARGA DALAM POLA MAKAN ANAK STUNTING DI KECAMATAN PASEH KABUPATEN SUMEDANG

Abstract

Roles refer to family activities in childcare related to the diet of

stunted children. This study aims to obtain an empirical description of the role

of the family on the diet of stunted children which includes: 1) characteristics of

respondents, 2) family role as a motivator, 3) family role as an educator, 4)

family role as a facilitator. The method used in this research is quantitative

through a descriptive approach. The data sources in this study consisted of

primary data sources and secondary data sources. The sampling technique used

probability sampling with the iteration method and the resulting sample was

60 respondents, while the data collection techniques used were:

questionnaire/questionnaire totaling 30 statement items, and documentation

studies. The measuring instrument used is the face validity test. The results

showed that the role of the family in the eating pattern of stunted children was

in the good category. Although all roles are in the good category, there are

problems in the role of facilitator, the family is less able to meet all the

nutritional food needs for child growth and development. The second problem

is in the role of motivator, the lack of support given by families to their children

in ensuring that children get adequate and quality nutrition, thus worsening

the Stunting condition. Based on the results of this study, the researcher

formulated a program proposal “Improving Family Skills on the Importance of

Balanced Nutrition for Stunting Children in Paseh District, Sumedang Regency”.