Abstract
Background: Numerous interventions to improve maternal and child nutrition have been implemented, e.g., micronutrient supplementation for both the mother and her child, deworming, a nationwide campaign on the first 1000\u2009days of a child\u2019s life to change behaviors around maternal care and maternal and child nutrition, timing and appropriate diet for complementary feeding, child care and hygiene. Although many interventions in reducing childhood stunting has already been established, however, the implementation of the intervention at the community level is yet to be proven. This study aimed to examine the association between perceived barrier and cadre\u2019s attitude toward stunting prevention program.
Subjects and Method: This was a cross sectional study conducted in Boyolali, Central Java, from December 1, 2020 to January 4, 2021. A sample of 80 Nasyiatul Aisyiyah cadres was selected by convenience sampling. The dependent variable was attitude. The independent variable was perceived barrier. The primary data was obtained from a questionnaire. The data were analyzed by Chi square test.
Results: Low perceived barrier increased positive attitude of Nasyiatul Aisyiyah cadres toward stunting prevention program (OR= 1.58; 95% CI= 0.63 to 3.81; p= 0.455).
Conclusion: Low perceived barrier increases positive attitude of Nasyiatul Aisyiyah cadres toward stunting prevention program.
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