Quasi-experimental analysis shows significant improvement in maternal knowledge on stunting prevention using IPC programs, indicating effective health education initiatives.
Key Points
Maternal knowledge about stunting significantly improved following the IPC intervention, with a notable percentage rising from 16.5% to 70.4%.
Statistical analysis using the Wilcoxon test revealed a significant p-value of 0.000, underscoring the effectiveness of the intervention.
A quasi-experimental design, incorporating a pretest-posttest approach, was implemented among 230 mothers at a public health center.
The findings support collaboration between policymakers and health workers to address stunting prevalence through IPC programs.