The Effect of Using A Digital Nutrition Application on The Knowledge and Attitudes of Mothers With Children Aged 1–5 Years Regarding Undernutrition

Authors

  • Maulina Mawaddah Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Sehat
  • Eka Sylviana Siregar Sekolah tinggi ilmu kesehatan sehat medan

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https://doi.org/10.31004/jn.v10i1.54441

Abstract

Abstract Undernutrition among toddlers remains a public health issue in Indonesia. Mothers’ limited knowledge and attitudes toward child nutrition are key factors contributing to this problem. This study aimed to analyze the effect of a digital nutrition application on the knowledge and attitudes of mothers with children aged 1–5 years. A quantitative approach was used with a quasi-experimental design and a pretest-posttest control group. A total of 60 mothers participated, divided into an intervention group (using the digital nutrition app) and a control group (using printed leaflets). The results showed a significant increase in knowledge and attitude scores in the intervention group compared to the control (p < 0.05). Furthermore, most respondents perceived the digital nutrition application as more practical. In conclusion, the digital nutrition app had a positive effect on improving maternal knowledge and attitudes toward child undernutrition and was considered a practical tool for health education. Keywords: undernutrition, toddler mothers, digital application, knowledge, attitude

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2026-01-28

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Mawaddah, M., & Siregar , E. S. (2026). The Effect of Using A Digital Nutrition Application on The Knowledge and Attitudes of Mothers With Children Aged 1–5 Years Regarding Undernutrition . Jurnal Ners, 10(1), 2172–2178. https://doi.org/10.31004/jn.v10i1.54441

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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026)

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