Simpatik Education Model for Knowledge and Diversity of Food Intake for Stunting Toddlers in Kerinci Regency

Abstract

Background: The problem of under-five nutrition is still a significant concern in developing countries. One of the main factors is the level of nutritional knowledge, so feeding toddlers is not appropriate and varied. Nutrition education must be packaged in an informative, interactive and accessible way at any time. This study aims to analyze the influence of website nutrition education on the knowledge and diversity of toddler intake, especially in Kerinci. Method: This type of research is development research to see the effectiveness of the SIMPATIK site using a pre-experimental design, pre-post test only design, with 40 mothers under five who met the inclusion criteria at the Integrated Healthcare Center in the working area of the Kemantan in 2023. Result: Data collection through interviews and assistance from the SIMPATIK website. Statistical test using Wilcoxon test with SPSS IBM series 21 software. The result is an influence of the SIMPATIK website on maternal nutrition knowledge (p= 0.000) with a difference of 15.38, and the diversity of food intake of toddlers (p= 0.000) with a difference of 2.20. Conclusion: In conclusion, the SIMPATIK education model improves the nutritional knowledge of mothers under five and the diversity of food intake of toddlers stunting.