Engaging Mothers’ Education and Nutrition Support for Childhood Stunting in the Bojonegoro District

Introduction: Children under five years old are a golden period for growth and development. Malnutrition in the first thousand days of life results in stunting, that is, children are short in stature, and not appropriate for their age. The research aims to analyze the relationship between maternal education and nutritional requirements and the incidence of stunting. Materials and methods: This research uses a retrospective analytical approach. The population of all stunting toddlers in Bojonegoro, a sample of 46 respondents using a simple random sampling technique. Data collection using questionnaires and observations, data processing using editing, coding, scoring, and tabulating, and data analysis using the Spearman Rho test. Results: Maternal education in the low category was 26 (56.5%) with the incidence of stunting in the short category being 35 (76.1%) and the statistical test results were ρ value=0.446, α<0.5, there was a relationship between maternal education and the incidence of stunting. Fulfillment of nutrition in the poor category of toddlers was 25 (54.3%) with the incidence of stunting in the short category being 35 (76.1%), the results of the statistical test were ρ value= 0.001 α< 0.5, there was a relationship between nutritional fulfillment and the incidence of stunting. Conclusion: Maternal education and nutritional requirements are related to the incidence of stunting. Advice the mother to adopt a good diet. frequency three times a day, snacks twice, and varied menu increases appetite. Monitor weight and height and consult at Posyandu.