The Effect of Health Education Videos on Knowledge of Stunting Prevention Among Women of Reproductive Age

Abstract

Background: The problem of stunting in toddlers due to chronic malnutrition during the first 1,000 days of life remains a serious public health challenge. Early prevention efforts require increased knowledge among strategic groups such as women of reproductive age. Purpose: This study aims to analyse the effect of providing health education videos on improving knowledge of stunting prevention among adolescent girls Methods: This study employed a quasi-experimental design using a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The sample consisted of 316 WUS respondents selected using purposive sampling. Data on knowledge were collected using a questionnaire assessing knowledge levels that had been tested for validity and reliability. Data analysis was performed using the nonparametric Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test. Results: The study results showed an increase in the mean score for respondents’ knowledge of stunting by 2.4304 following the intervention. Bivariate analysis revealed a p-value of 0.001 (< 0.05), demonstrating a significant difference in respondents’ knowledge levels before and after the intervention. Conclusions: The use of health education videos was shown to significantly increase knowledge of stunting prevention among women of reproductive age. This medium is recommended as an effective health promotion tool that is easily understood by the public. Keywords: Knowledge, Stunting Prevention, Educational Video, Women of Reproductive Age (WUS)