A premarital services education model of preventing stunting among prospective newlyweds from North Sumatera, Indonesia

Lita S. Andayani, Juliandi Harahap, Rina Amelia, Nenni D. A. Lubis, Dina Keumala Sari, Lili Rohmawati, Destanul Aulia, Zulhaida Lubis

Abstract

Stunting, attributed to insufficient nutrition during the critical first 1000 days of life, remains a pressing public health issue in North Sumatera, Indonesia. This study investigates the influence of pre-marital education on prospective couples' knowledge and nutritional status as a stunting prevention strategy. Employing a quantitative, cross-sectional design, the study involved 1000 prospective couples across 10 districts. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The findings demonstrate that pre-marital education significantly enhances knowledge of nutrition, family planning, and stunting prevention, leading to improved nutritional status. However, increased knowledge of stunting was inversely related to nutritional status. The study concludes that comprehensive pre-marital education is vital for effective stunting prevention. It recommends a thorough revision of pre-marital educational content, emphasizing a tailored and integrative approach to health and nutrition, to address specific regional challenges and enhance overall program efficacy.

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