The Strategic Role of the First 1,000 Days of Life in Preventing Stunting and Achieving a Stunting-Free Generation

Muayanah Hardiah; Muhammad Ihsan; Bedjo Utomo; Agus Sulistyowati; Nina Rahmadiliyani; Jenny Kartika; Syamsul Rizal Sinulingga; Tatarini Ika

doi:10.55927/jpmf.v5i3.7

Authors

Muayanah Hardiah Universitas Sapta Mandiri
Muhammad Ihsan Universitas Sapta Mandiri
Bedjo Utomo Poltekkes Kemenkes Surabaya
Agus Sulistyowati Politeknik Kesehatan Kerta Cendekia
Nina Rahmadiliyani STIKES Husada Borneo
Jenny Kartika Poltekkes Kemenkes Palembang
Syamsul Rizal Sinulingga Poltekkes Kemenkes Pangkalpinang
Tatarini Ika Poltekkes Kemenkes Surabaya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/jpmf.v5i3.7

Keywords:

Stunting Prevention, First 1,000 Days of Life, Health Education, Community Empowerment, Maternal and Child Nutrition.

Abstract

This community service program aimed to enhance public literacy and awareness regarding stunting prevention strategies through a massive online educational intervention. Conducted via Zoom on April 18, 2026, the program featured a multidisciplinary panel of eight experts covering essential topics: the urgency of HPK, maternal nutrition, exclusive breastfeeding, appropriate complementary feeding (MP-ASI), sanitation and hygiene (PHBS), and growth monitoring. Evaluation of the program through post-test assessments of 52 participants revealed a high level of knowledge acquisition, with an average score of 125.77 out of 150 (83.8%). The majority of participants (57.7%) achieved a score of 132, indicating the effectiveness of the multidisciplinary delivery. This holistic educational approach successfully provided participants with actionable knowledge, emphasizing that stunting prevention is a collective responsibility involving families, healthcare cadres, and the broader community.

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