ANALYSIS OF STUNTING EVENTS IN THE PUSKESMAS CIRUAS AREA : A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Abstract

The review was conducted by systematically analyzing literature from various databases, including Google Scholar, PubMed, ScienceDirect, ProQuest, and SpringerLink, resulting in a comprehensive overview of the existing research landscape. The initial search yielded a total of 112,396 articles, which were then filtered for duplicates and relevance to the PICO framework, leading to 1,460 remaining journals. Following further evaluation, 1,450 articles were examined in full text, ultimately identifying ten that aligned with the PICO criteria for stunting prevention. This rigorous selection process highlights the importance of maternal knowledge, nutrition, and access to health services as key determinants in preventing stunting. The findings underscore the necessity of implementing effective interventions in child nutrition, enhancing parental education, and improving healthcare systems to combat stunting.