THE EFFECT OF THE HEALTH PROMOTION MODEL (HPM) ON MOTHERS' KNOWLEDGE LEVELS ABOUT STUNTING IN THE SOMBA OPU HEALTH CENTER'S WORKING AREA

Abstract

Background: Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem caused by inadequate nutrient intake over a prolonged period due to the provision of food that does not meet dietary needs. One cause is the need for mothers' knowledge about stunting, as the current health promotion model media has not been effective in increasing mothers' knowledge. Aim: To determine the effect of the health promotion model (HPM) on the level of mothers' knowledge about stunting in the Somba Opu Health Center's working area. Method: The type of research used is quantitative, with a pre-experimental design approach through a one-group pretest-posttest design. The sample size is 40 people, and the sampling technique used in this study is purposive sampling. Data measurement tools include questionnaires and leaflets. Results: Analysis using the Wilcoxon test yielded a p-value of 0.000, less than 0.05. Thus, Ha is accepted. There is a significant effect before and after implementing the health promotion model (HPM) in the Somba Opu Health Center's working area. Conclusion: The health promotion model (HPM) affects mothers' knowledge about stunting in the Somba Opu Health Center's working area.