Introduction: Stunting remains a significant public health problem in Indonesia and reflects a condition of chronic malnutrition that adversely affects children’s physical growth and cognitive development. Parental parenting practices play a crucial role as direct determinants of the caregiving environment, including feeding practices, hygiene behaviors, and psychosocial stimulation.Objective: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between parental parenting practices and the occurrence of stunting among children under five years of age in Kuala Bhee Village, Aceh Barat Regency.Materials 95% CI: 0.91–8.16). However, this association was not statistically significant (p = 0.124).Conclusions: Although the relationship between parenting practices and stunting was not statistically significant, a meaningful trend of increased risk was observed among children exposed to poor parenting practices. These findings suggest that stunting prevention requires an integrated approach that not only improves parenting practices but also addresses broader socioeconomic and environmental factors.
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