DEVELOPING INTERVENTION MODEL OF STUNTING CASE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT: CASE RESEARCH OF EAST JAVA PROVINCE

Abstract

Stunting remains a major public health challenge in Indonesia, particularly in East Java Province where prevalence  although declining, remains above the national target. This study aimed to develop a local government intervention model to prevent stunting in children aged 2–3 years. Using a two-stage design, stage I applied a cross-sectional study to identify nutritional and environmental risk factors, while stage II tested a pre-experimental model through community-based interventions. The findings reveal that stunting significantly affects children’s growth and intelligence, with family income, maternal knowledge, parenting practices, and access to health services identified as key determinants. The proposed model integrates specific programs such as nutrition supplementation with sensitive interventions including Posyandu revitalization and maternal education. This study contributes to both academic discourse and practical policy design, highlighting that sustainable, multi-sectoral, and locally adapted strategies are essential to accelerate stunting reduction and improve human capital quality.