The Effect of Counseling on Nutrition Balanced on Mothers' Knowledge and Attitudes in Preventing Stunting in Manikyang Village, Tabanan Regency

Stunting is one of the health problems in the world that is of special concern because the number of children suffering from stunting is quite concerning. Indonesia itself is the third country with the highest prevalence of stunting under five in Southeast Asia. The high rate of stunting is caused by many factors including maternal knowledge and attitude. This study aims to determine the effect of balanced nutrition counseling on the knowledge and attitudes of mothers under five in preventing stunting in Manikyang Village, Selemadeg District, Tabanan Regency. This type of research uses a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-posttest design. Sampling used a total sampling technique with a total sample of 50 respondents. The results of the analysis showed a significant increase in the value of knowledge and attitudes after counseling (p < 0.05). The conclusion of this study is that balanced nutrition counseling is effective in improving maternal knowledge and attitudes in preventing stunting. It is recommended that counseling programs be carried out periodically with a participatory approach and based on local culture