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To determine the correlation between maternal knowledge and the incidence of stunting in toddlers.

February 2, 2026Open Access

The Relationship Between Maternal Knowledge and the Incidence of Stunting in Toddlers in South Buton Regency in 2025

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Observational analysis reveals a significant link between maternal knowledge and stunting in toddlers, suggesting targeted education is essential.

To determine the correlation between maternal knowledge and the incidence of stunting in toddlers.
Observational analytical case-control design
Sample of 188 respondents (94 stunted toddlers and 94 controls)
Purposive sampling method
Statistical tests to assess significance
Significant relationship found between maternal knowledge and stunting (p < 0.05)
Significance value of 0.000 indicates strong correlation
Emphasizes importance of improving maternal knowledge for stunting prevention

Hibali et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Observational analysis reveals a significant link between maternal knowledge and stunting in toddlers, suggesting targeted education is essential.