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A Study on the Philosophy of Family Contribution in the Prevention of Stunting in Children: Literature Review

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27 December 2024

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30 December 2024

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Abstract

Introduction: The family in child growth screening is an inherent issue and an important part, especially in stunting prevention. Factors related to the incidence of stunting are something that is the basis for stunting prevention. This research aims to review family involvement in stunting prevention based on philosophical views. Method: Conduct a review by finding from several databases, namely Proquest, Science Direct and Scopus. The article is limited to the family population with stunted or malnourished or under nutrition children in 2020-2024. Results: Families contribute to stunting prevention, among others, by increasing knowledge about the factors that contribute to the incidence of stunting. Family involvement is not only in the nuclear family, namely parents (fathers and mothers) but also in the extended family, one of which is the grandmother. The view of ontology is related to growth and development problems, especially nutrition as a function of family parenting which involves the decisions of both parents but is also influenced by decisions outside the nuclear family. The epistemiology view is to improve the ability of families to regulate children's growth with preventive efforts from the aspect of increasing knowledge and skills. The view of axiology is to increase family concern for children by respecting that children's growth and nutrition are the essential values of a form of respect for individual children. Conclusion: The family has an effective role for both fathers, mothers or families outside the nuclear family either individually or in cooperation between family members.

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Public Health and Healthcare  -   Nursing
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