Path Analysis Model of the Influence of Mother’s Education and Employment on Stunting through Family Health Behavior as a Mediation Variable
Keywords:
Family Health Behavior, Mother's Education, Mother's Employment, Path Analysis Model, StuntingAbstract
Stunting is one of the health problems that is still a serious concern that has an impact on the growth and development and quality of life of children in the long term. WHO states that this condition is characterized by disturbances in the growth and development of children's physical, cognitive, and productivity. The condition of stunting in toddlers can be influenced by various factors, both direct and indirect factors. Maternal characteristics such as education and employment levels are important factors that can affect family health parenting patterns and behaviors which ultimately impact the nutritional status of children. This study aims to analyze the influence of maternal education and employment levels on the incidence of stunting in toddlers through family health behavior as a mediating variable. This study uses a quantitative approach with an observational analytical research design. The research sample was mothers who had toddlers who were selected using sampling techniques that were in accordance with the research criteria. Data collection was carried out through the distribution of questionnaires in a structured manner. Data analysis was carried out using path analysis to determine the direct and indirect influence between the variables studied. The results of the study show that maternal education and maternal work have a significant influence on family health behavior and the incidence of stunting in toddlers. The amount of direct influence of maternal education on stunting was 0.227, while the indirect influence mediated by family health behavior on stunting was 0.049. The magnitude of the direct influence of maternal work on stunting was 0.556, while the indirect influence mediated by family health behavior on stunting was 0.071. So that the total influence of maternal education and maternal work on the incidence of stunting was 0.376 and 0.627 respectively.
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