Methods for stunting education in impoverished rural areas using illustrated modules in local languages
This paper presents a novel approach to addressing the challenge of stunting in impoverished rural areas of North Sumatra, Indonesia, through the use of illustrated educational modules in the local Nias language. Stunting, a significant health issue affecting young children's physical and cogni...
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| description | This paper presents a novel approach to addressing the challenge of stunting in impoverished rural areas of North Sumatra, Indonesia, through the use of illustrated educational modules in the local Nias language. Stunting, a significant health issue affecting young children's physical and cognitive development, is prevalent in these communities. Traditional educational methods using the national language have proven ineffective due to cultural and linguistic barriers. By employing focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with local mothers, community leaders, and healthcare professionals, a tailored educational module was developed that incorporates local beliefs and practices. This module translates essential health information into the local language and pairs it with culturally relevant illustrations, enhancing understanding and engagement among the target audience. The module was validated through pilot testing, showing high effectiveness in communication and user engagement. This approach not only addresses the immediate educational needs regarding stunting prevention but also sets a framework for similar interventions in other linguistically and culturally distinct regions 1. Community education requires modules that are attractive and easy to understand. 2. This method originates from an assessment of local conditions. 3. This method can help conduct stunting education in areas far from access. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ff9199c7ea6441699b7c9528c7ecc2192025-08-20T03:32:03ZengElsevierMethodsX2215-01612025-06-011410308610.1016/j.mex.2024.103086Methods for stunting education in impoverished rural areas using illustrated modules in local languagesCashtri Meher0Fotarisman Zaluchu1Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara, IndonesiaSocial Anthropology Department, Faculty of Social Science and Political Science, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia; Corresponding author.This paper presents a novel approach to addressing the challenge of stunting in impoverished rural areas of North Sumatra, Indonesia, through the use of illustrated educational modules in the local Nias language. Stunting, a significant health issue affecting young children's physical and cognitive development, is prevalent in these communities. Traditional educational methods using the national language have proven ineffective due to cultural and linguistic barriers. By employing focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with local mothers, community leaders, and healthcare professionals, a tailored educational module was developed that incorporates local beliefs and practices. This module translates essential health information into the local language and pairs it with culturally relevant illustrations, enhancing understanding and engagement among the target audience. The module was validated through pilot testing, showing high effectiveness in communication and user engagement. This approach not only addresses the immediate educational needs regarding stunting prevention but also sets a framework for similar interventions in other linguistically and culturally distinct regions 1. Community education requires modules that are attractive and easy to understand. 2. This method originates from an assessment of local conditions. 3. This method can help conduct stunting education in areas far from access.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215016124005375Module for stunting education |
| spellingShingle | Cashtri Meher Fotarisman Zaluchu Methods for stunting education in impoverished rural areas using illustrated modules in local languages MethodsX Module for stunting education |
| title | Methods for stunting education in impoverished rural areas using illustrated modules in local languages |
| title_full | Methods for stunting education in impoverished rural areas using illustrated modules in local languages |
| title_fullStr | Methods for stunting education in impoverished rural areas using illustrated modules in local languages |
| title_full_unstemmed | Methods for stunting education in impoverished rural areas using illustrated modules in local languages |
| title_short | Methods for stunting education in impoverished rural areas using illustrated modules in local languages |
| title_sort | methods for stunting education in impoverished rural areas using illustrated modules in local languages |
| topic | Module for stunting education |
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