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March 7, 2026Frontiers in SociologyOpen Access

Cultural barriers to stunting prevention: a case study of the Baduy indigenous tribe in Indonesia

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YAYustia Atsanatrilova AdiSPSri Hilmi PujihartatiRHRahesli Humsona

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Overview

Qualitative research identifies cultural barriers to stunting prevention in the Baduy tribe, implying a need for culturally embedded health strategies.

Key Points

  • This research investigates cultural barriers that prevent stunting reduction within the Baduy tribe in Indonesia.
  • Qualitative research design
  • Purposive sampling of 20 informants
  • Data collected from both Baduy Dalam and Baduy Luar tribes
  • Stunting prevalence in the Baduy tribe is reported as high as 60%
  • Limited nutritional knowledge due to lack of formal education is a barrier
  • Prohibitions against keeping livestock restrict nutritional intake
  • Modern transportation restrictions further hinder food access

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Adi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69abc0de5af8044f7a4e989ahttps://doi.org/10.3389/fsoc.2026.1724639
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