The Utilization of Android-Based Application as a Stunting Prevention E-Counseling Program Innovation during Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Background:Stunting in children is one of the most significant barriers to human development, globally affecting approximately 162 million children under 5 years of age. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the development of communication and information media such as smartphones has encouraged the creation of various kinds of application-based health innovations known as mobile health. The purpose of this study was to analyze the utilization of android-based applications as a stunting prevention e-counseling program innovation in the Covid-19 pandemic era. Subjects and Method: This research was a systematic review. The articles were selected from Google Scholar, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Elsevier. The keywords for this review are: prevention, education, stunting counseling, Covid-19, android-based stunting prevention application, stunting counseling application during the Covid-19 pandemic, application for stunting, android application for stunting. The search process to exclude the articles used for this literature review using the PRISMA method. Results: The results showed that the existence of an Android-based stunting prevention application innovation can make it easier for the public to monitor health, obtain the education, and provide counseling to health workers. This is in line with government policies during the Covid-19 pandemic which urges the public to limit activities. Conclusion:The conclusion of this study is android-based applications are very friendly if used by the wider community because they can access information anytime and anywhere, are more flexible, and affordable.

Innovation of the health monitoring system for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers through independent health applications as an effort to reduce stunting

“…This is because the Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the economy of the lower middle class, where many people have lost their jobs, making it difficult to meet their nutritional needs. A decrease in global gross domestic product (GDP) of 1% resulted in an increase in the stunting rate of 0.7 million children in the world (Friska, & Andriani, 2022). Stunting prevention is carried out from the time of pregnancy with the main aim of increasing nutritional intake.…”

Implementation of Stimulation, Early Detection, and Intervention Programs for Monitoring the Growth and Development of Children Aged 2-3 Years

“…The development of cognitive, motor, and economic capacities during infancy and adulthood is highly dependent on nutritional needs, especially in the fetal and neonatal stages (Shrestha et al, 2022). One of the biggest obstacles to human growth is child stunting, which affects around 162 million children under the age of five worldwide (Friska & Andriani, 2022). Stunting occurs more often in children aged 18 to 35 months and 36 to 59 months (Roba et al, 2021).…”

Web Based Online Nutrition Consultation System (Telenutrition) at the Nutrition Care Center eaching Factory (NCC-TEFA)

“…Telenutrition is believed to provide benefits to clients, facilitate for nutritionists, and is more cost-effective compared to offline nutrition consultation services [10]- [14]. Previous research has proven that telenutrition is effective in obese and stunted patients [15]- [18]. Therefore, the aim of this research was to design and implement a website-based online nutrition consultation (telenutrition) system at Tefa NCC Polije.…”