Community Insights on Ethnomedicine Use for Stunting Prevention: Evidence from Gorontalo, Indonesia

Teti Sutriyati Tuloli; Madania Madania; Nur Ain Thomas; Faramita Hiola; Fatma Azzahra Lukum

doi:10.37311/jsscr.v7i2.31584

Community Insights on Ethnomedicine Use for Stunting Prevention: Evidence from Gorontalo, Indonesia

Teti Sutriyati Tuloli, Madania Madania, Nur Ain Thomas, Faramita Hiola, Fatma Azzahra Lukum

Abstract

This cross-sectional observational study investigates community perceptions of stunting, its prevention, and the use of ethnomedicine in Huyula Village, Mootilango District, Gorontalo Regency, Indonesia. Stunting remains a major public health concern due to its long-term impact on child development and productivity. In rural areas, ethnomedicine traditional health practices rooted in cultural beliefs continues to be widely practiced and may influence public responses to child nutrition and health interventions. Data were collected from 246 community members selected through purposive sampling using a structured questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability. The instrument assessed perceptions in three key domains: understanding of stunting, support for prevention strategies, and beliefs regarding ethnomedicine. Univariate descriptive analysis was used to interpret the data. The findings indicated that 69.9% of respondents had a positive perception of stunting as a health issue, 80.5% supported prevention efforts such as early complementary feeding and hygiene practices, and 74.4% held favorable views toward the use of ethnomedicine in addressing child growth problems. Analysis also revealed perceptual differences based on demographic factors including gender, education level, and occupation. These results reflect the coexistence of biomedical awareness and traditional health belief systems in the community. The study underscores the importance of integrating culturally sensitive approaches into public health education. It is recommended that stunting prevention programs engage traditional health actors, enhance community-level communication, and promote collaboration between modern and traditional systems to improve acceptance and effectiveness of interventions in rural Indonesian settings.

Keywords

Stunting; Ethnomedicine; Community Perception; Stunting Prevention; Gorontalo

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