Overview of The Achievement Level of Specific and Sensitive Indicators in The First 1000 Days of Life in Tegallalang District

Abstract

Background and objectives: Many countries in the world experience multiple nutritional problems, and Indonesia is one of them. In the First 1000 Days of Life or in Indonesia called as Hari Pertama Kehidupan (HPK) program, it has been stated that to fight against the problem of stunting, specific and sensitive interventions are required. The purpose of this study was to describe the level of achievement of specific and sensitive indicators on 1000 Days of Life in Tegallalang District. Methods: This was a descriptive study with a cross-sectional approach . We performed a household survey within 30 clusters with a total sample of 300 respondents. Results: Regarding specific intervention, 41% of the toddlers were exposed to cigarette smoke. Regarding sensitive indicators, only 20% of the household had access to clean water. Conclusion: Access to clean water and exposure to cigarette smoke were still a problem in the First 1000 Days of Life. Further research is needed by adding or expanding other variables and developing research methods.