The Impact of Systemic Bias in Media Literacy on Stunting Mitigation Efforts in Nias Barat

Stunting remains a critical public health issue in Indonesia, particularly in rural areas like Nias Barat, where limited access to resources and information exacerbates the problem. This study examines the systemic biases in media literacy and their impact on stunting prevention efforts in this und...

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Main Authors: Anang Anas Azhar, Evi Sakdiah, Abdul Rahman Matondang
Format: Article
Language:Arabic
Published: Yayasan Pendidikan Islam dan Multikultural 2024-12-01
Series:International Journal of Islamic Education, Research and Multiculturalism
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Online Access:https://journal.yaspim.org/index.php/IJIERM/article/view/391
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description Stunting remains a critical public health issue in Indonesia, particularly in rural areas like Nias Barat, where limited access to resources and information exacerbates the problem. This study examines the systemic biases in media literacy and their impact on stunting prevention efforts in this underserved region. Using a Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) approach, the research integrates traditional communication channels such as local leaders and community meetings with media literacy initiatives to address cultural and infrastructural barriers. The mixed-methods methodology combines qualitative focus groups and interviews with quantitative surveys to assess changes in community awareness, health practices, and stunting prevalence. The findings highlight the need for culturally relevant and accessible health communication strategies, demonstrating that integrating media literacy with traditional channels enhances the reach and effectiveness of interventions. This study proposes an inclusive and sustainable framework for addressing stunting, offering valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners aiming to improve public health outcomes in marginalized regions
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spelling doaj-art-ae1dfbd9d94b4a70ad8375ecc47f8ec02025-08-20T02:39:02ZaraYayasan Pendidikan Islam dan MultikulturalInternational Journal of Islamic Education, Research and Multiculturalism2656-36302722-70492024-12-016310.47006/ijierm.v6i3.391The Impact of Systemic Bias in Media Literacy on Stunting Mitigation Efforts in Nias BaratAnang Anas Azhar0Evi Sakdiah1Abdul Rahman Matondang2State Islamic University of North Sumatra, IndonesiaState Islamic University of North Sumatra, IndonesiaState Islamic University of North Sumatra, Indonesia Stunting remains a critical public health issue in Indonesia, particularly in rural areas like Nias Barat, where limited access to resources and information exacerbates the problem. This study examines the systemic biases in media literacy and their impact on stunting prevention efforts in this underserved region. Using a Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) approach, the research integrates traditional communication channels such as local leaders and community meetings with media literacy initiatives to address cultural and infrastructural barriers. The mixed-methods methodology combines qualitative focus groups and interviews with quantitative surveys to assess changes in community awareness, health practices, and stunting prevalence. The findings highlight the need for culturally relevant and accessible health communication strategies, demonstrating that integrating media literacy with traditional channels enhances the reach and effectiveness of interventions. This study proposes an inclusive and sustainable framework for addressing stunting, offering valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners aiming to improve public health outcomes in marginalized regions https://journal.yaspim.org/index.php/IJIERM/article/view/391Media literacy, stunting prevention, public health communication
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title The Impact of Systemic Bias in Media Literacy on Stunting Mitigation Efforts in Nias Barat
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title_short The Impact of Systemic Bias in Media Literacy on Stunting Mitigation Efforts in Nias Barat
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topic Media literacy, stunting prevention, public health communication
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