The influence of family factors and the COVID-19 pandemic on the  nutritional status of children under five years

Milah, Ana Samiatul

dc.contributor.author	Milah, Ana Samiatul
dc.date.accessioned	2025-07-12T13:54:57Z
dc.date.available	2025-07-12T13:54:57Z
dc.date.issued	2025-07-13
dc.identifier.issn	2988-2933
dc.identifier.uri	http://repository.unigal.ac.id:8080/handle/123456789/6544
dc.description	The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is currently a significant global issue, including in Indonesia, causing substantial shifts in the social order of people's lives (World Health Organization, 2020). In response to this pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended various programs to mitigate the rate of COVID-19 transmission. Amidst these global health challenges, attention to the health of vulnerable groups, particularly children under five years old, has become increasingly crucial. A mother's role is fundamentally important from the moment her child is born (Diana et al., 2018). Ensuring that a pregnant woman's nutritional intake aligns with health standards requires not only proper dietary management but also effective parenting practices . Optimal parenting involves providing complete attention and affection to the child, as well as dedicating sufficient time for family togetherness . Nutritional intake patterns are crucial in establishing standards for nutrient needs (carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, fats) that offer balanced nutritional value. Meeting these nutritional needs can influence behavior and motivate mothers to prioritize their nutritional intake for their own health and that of their unborn child. Practices of maintaining personal, food, and environmental cleanliness are essential for health and preventing diarrheal diseases and worm infections. Clean habits, such as handwashing with soap before eating and after defecation, are a focus of WHO campaigns to reduce diarrheal incidence. Seeking health services, including ensuring complete infant immunization before the first birthday, obtaining medical treatment when sick, and seeking timely professional help, are crucial for children's health (Dini, n.d.). The positive deviance approach offers readily available solutions to malnutrition by leveraging existing successful behaviors and resources within communities (Erik, 2020). This approach has advantages such as affordability, community participation, sustainability, and originality, and it operates through stages of discovery, demonstration, and implementation of positive behaviors.	en_US
dc.description.abstract	This study investigates the intricate relationship between nutritional intake patterns, parenting practices, hygiene habits, and access to health services in influencing the nutritional status of children under five years old, particularly within the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. Recognizing that malnutrition remains a significant health concern, exacerbated by the pandemic's impact on social order and healthcare access, this research underscores the crucial role of maternal behavior and family environment in shaping children's health outcomes. The study draws upon existing literature highlighting the consequences of malnutrition, including stunting, wasting, and increased susceptibility to infectious diseases. Furthermore, it acknowledges the effectiveness of the Positive Deviance/Hearth Specialist approach in addressing malnutrition through community-based solutions. The discussion of research findings from Baregbeg Village, Ciamis Regency in 2021, which indicated a high prevalence of undernutrition (58.1%), reinforces the urgency of comprehensive interventions. The study emphasizes that addressing malnutrition requires a multi-faceted approach involving not only healthcare professionals but also parents, families, community leaders, and the government, particularly in promoting clean and healthy living behaviors (CHLB) as a preventive measure against both malnutrition and COVID-19. The conclusion stresses the importance of disciplined adherence to health protocols and collaborative efforts among all societal elements to combat the pandemic and improve the nutritional well-being of the nation's children.	en_US
dc.description.sponsorship	Universitas Galuh Ciamis	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	Interdisciplinary International Journal of Conservation and Culture	en_US
dc.relation.ispartofseries	Volume 3;Issues 1
dc.subject	early life nutrition, nutritional status, pregnant women, positive deviance	en_US
dc.title	The influence of family factors and the COVID-19 pandemic on the nutritional status of children under five years	en_US
dc.type	Article	en_US