HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN DENGAN PERILAKU PENCEGAHAN DEMAM BERDARAH DENGUE (DBD) PADA MASYARAKAT

Title: Health Education for Stunting PreventionBackground: Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem that affects children's growth and development. It is commonly associated with inadequate nutritional intake, poor maternal knowledge, unhealthy environmental conditions, and limited access to health services.Objective: This study aims to describe the importance of health education in improving community knowledge and awareness regarding stunting prevention.Methods: This research uses a descriptive approach through a review of relevant literature and health education concepts related to stunting prevention. The discussion focuses on maternal knowledge, nutritional practices, exclusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding, environmental sanitation, and maternal and child health services.Expected Results: Health education is expected to improve public understanding and encourage positive behaviors in preventing stunting, particularly among pregnant women, mothers of infants, and families.Conclusion: Health education is an important strategy for preventing stunting. Collaboration among nurses, healthcare professionals, families, and communities is necessary to support optimal child growth and development.