Improving Brides-to-Be's Understanding of Reproductive Health to Strengthen Specific Interventions in Preventing Stunting

Theresia Eriyani; Maria Komariah; Sri Hendrawati; Iwan Shalahuddin

doi:10.35568/abdimas.v8i2.6467

Authors

Theresia Eriyani Faculty of Nursing, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
Maria Komariah Faculty of Nursing, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
Sri Hendrawati Faculty of Nursing, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
Iwan Shalahuddin Faculty of Nursing, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35568/abdimas.v8i2.6467

Keywords:

Stunting, Reproductive Health, Bride-to-be, Education, Prevention

Abstract

Stunting is one of the main nutritional problems that is still a public health challenge in Indonesia. Specific interventions carried out from the preconception period, including reproductive health education for brides-to-be, play an important role in efforts to prevent stunting. Objective: This program aims to increase the bride-to-be's understanding of the importance of reproductive health in reducing the risk of stunting in children in the future. Method: This program is carried out in the form of a Real Work Lecture (KKN) program in Jelegong Village, Rancaekek District, Bandung Regency. Activities include an initial survey of the bride-to-be, reproductive health education, and health checks that include checking hemoglobin (Hb) levels, blood pressure, and body mass index (BMI). Evaluation is carried out through pre-test and post-test to assess the improvement of participants' understanding of the material provided. Results: The results of the evaluation showed a significant increase in the bride-to-be's understanding of reproductive health and stunting prevention. The average pre-test score of 77.4 participants increased to 94.1 in the post-test. In addition, the results of the health examination revealed that 47.8% of the bride-to-be had low hemoglobin levels, 34.7% had an abnormally low BMI, and 4.3% showed high blood pressure, which has the potential to increase the risk of pregnancy with suboptimal outcomes. Conclusion: Reproductive health education programs for brides-to-be have proven to be effective in increasing understanding and awareness of the importance of pre-pregnancy health preparation as a preventive measure against stunting. Further efforts, such as regular health monitoring and improved access to reproductive health services, are needed to strengthen the long-term impact of these interventions.

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Author Biographies

Theresia Eriyani, Faculty of Nursing, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia

Departemen Keperawatan Dasar
Maria Komariah, Faculty of Nursing, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia

Departemen Keperawatan Dasar
Sri Hendrawati, Faculty of Nursing, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia

Departemen Keperawatan Anak
Iwan Shalahuddin, Faculty of Nursing, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia

Departemen Keperawatan Komunitas

Fakultasn Keperawatan

Universitas Padjadjaran

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