Effectiveness of the E-Posyandu Health Application on Parental Participation in Stimulation of Children Under Five Growth and Development

Authors

  • Melly damayanti Poltekkes Kemenkes Tanjungpinang
  • Rita Ridayani Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Tanjungpinang
  • Vina Jayanti Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Tanjungpinang
  • Fauziah Yulfitria Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Riau

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33746/fhj.v12i01.784

Keywords:

children under five, parental participation, growth, development

Abstract

Parents play a crucial role in child growth and development due to high-intensity interactions since birth. Parental participation is critical to child health, requiring them to possess information and skills for early detection and providing growth stimulation. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of E-Posyandu Health application in increasing parental participation in stimulating the growth and development of children under five. A quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group design was used. The intervention group used the application for 2 months, while the control group received routine services from health center. Sampling was conducted using a simple random sampling technique, involving 70 parents in each group. Data analysis used the Mann Whitney test to evaluate significant differences between the two groups. The study was conducted in Tanjungpinang City from July to October 2024. The results showed that the intervention group experienced a much greater increase in parental participation compared to the control group, with a 20% improvement and p-value <0.05. The use of the application was proven enhancing parental participation in stimulating children under five growth and development.

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Published

2025-03-06

How to Cite

damayanti, M., Ridayani, R., Jayanti, V., & Yulfitria, F. (2025). Effectiveness of the E-Posyandu Health Application on Parental Participation in Stimulation of Children Under Five Growth and Development. Faletehan Health Journal, 12(01), 37–45. https://doi.org/10.33746/fhj.v12i01.784