STOP STUNTING: IMPROVING WOMEN^S NUTRITION DURING PREGNANCY WITH EMODEMO METHOD
Wahida yuliana 1,a), retno hastri risqi romdani 1,b), bawonul hakim 1,c)

1Departement of Midwifery, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Hafshawaty Pesantren Zainul Hasan Probolinggo,Indonesia
a)Corresponding author: wahidayuliana44[at]stikeshafshawaty.ac.id
b)retnohastri[at]stikeshafshawaty.ac.id
c)bawonnulhakim[at]stikeshafshawaty.ac.id

Abstract

Stunting is a growth problem that occurs in children. This occurs from exposure of the fetus to nutritional deficiencies that result in fetal growth restriction. The critical period during pregnancy for fetal growth and development has led to the focus of the program on these ^1,000 days^ in the life cycle. Dietary interventions, including nutrition education and the provision of dietary supplements to malnourished mothers during pregnancy, result in improved fetal growth positioning the newborn for healthier growth. Emodemo stands for Emotional Demonstration is a method of delivering simple messages with participatory activities that are fun and emotional. Emodemo has several modules, one of which is the ATIKA module, which contains the demonstration of iron sources for pregnant women. This simple message from emodemo invites pregnant women to consume chicken liver, eggs and fish in order to fulfill the nutritional needs of pregnant women. Researchers want to know whether this emodemo method can change the diet of pregnant women. It is hoped that nutritional needs will be fulfilled and reduce one of the factors that cause stunting. The emodemo method is a program implemented in every area of the health facility. This study is an experimental study that will compare areas that are not exposed to the implementation of emodemo with areas that have been programmed to receive emodemo for pregnant women. The data used screening sheets, observation sheets and interviews. Bivariate analysis using chi-square with a significance level of 95% (alpha 0.05). There is a change in the diet of pregnant women by consuming chicken liver, eggs and fish alternately every day so that nutritional needs are fulfilled. This emodemo method is very important to study as a way to stop stunting through adequate prenatal nutrition

Keywords: Stunting,nutrition,Emodemo

Topic: Biomedical Science