Factors Associated with Accelerated Stunting Reduction among Children Under Five in Designated Quality Family Villages (Kampung KB)

Background: The national target for 2024 is that the prevalence of stunting must be achieved at 14%. The success of Jambi Province in realising the target of accelerating stunting reduction in Muaro Jambi Regency by 8.6%. Objective: To determine the factors related to the accelerated reduction in stunting in children under 5 years of age in Muaro Jambi Regency. Methods: Cross-sectional. Sample: 129 parents with children under five using a purposive sampling technique. The instruments used were questionnaires, observation sheets, and focus group discussion guidelines. The research was conducted from July to November 2023. Univariate and bivariate data analysis using the Whitney test and multivariate using the multiple linear regression test. Results: Among the 129 respondents, it was found that 64 (49.6%) respondents had normal toddlers, 77 (59.7%) respondents had a good parental role, 68 (52.7%) respondents stated that the role of the Family Welfare Empowerment (PKK) mobilisation team was good, 77 (59.7%) respondents stated that the role of nurses/midwives was good and 77 (59.7%) respondents stated that the role of posyandu cadres was good. The most significant bivariate result is the relationship between the role of posyandu cadres and the reduction in stunting, (p-value=0.000; OR=13.192) Multivariate results: the most dominant variable in reducing stunting is the role of posyandu cadres (p-value=0.000; OR=13.192). Conclusion: The acceleration of stunting reduction is more dominant in the role of posyandu cadres and is also inseparable from the role of parents, the role of the PKK driving team, and the role of nurses/midwives.