Kelas pranikah dan prakonsepsi untuk pencegahan stunting pada sekolah pranikah

Stunting is a growth disorder of children under five due to malnutrition, with the prevalence rate in Indonesia in 2022 reaching 21.6%. In order to reduce stunting rates, premarital and preconception classes are very important in providing knowledge and skills to prospective parents to prevent stunting. This research aims to develop a stunting risk detection tools and management modules through premarital and preconception classes plus copping skills as an effort to prevent and reduce stunting. This study is an experimental study with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The population in this study were women in the premarital and preconception period. The sampling technique used was probability sampling type simple random sampling of 41 people. Data analysis using the Wilcoxon Test. The study results showed significant differences in three variables after the premarital class intervention. The stress perception scale experienced a decrease in mean score from 20.93 to 18.83 with a difference of -2.10 (p=0.002). Self-confidence experienced an average increase from 44.76 to 48.27 with a difference of 3.51 (p=0.002). Coping strategies also increased the average score from 97.34 to 99.24 with a difference of 1.90 (p=0.023). Premarital classes are effective in reducing stress, increasing self-confidence and coping strategies. Premarital classes and preconception programs with copping skills need to be expanded to prevent stunting.