The Relationship Between Mothers' Knowledge About the First 1000 Days of Life (HPK) With Child Growth and Development at the Posyandu Baugenvile Sabandar Village, Karangtengah Subdistrict, Cianjur District

Abstract

The research method used was quantitative with a descriptive and cross-sectional approach. The study population involved 30 mothers with children aged 0-24 months at Posyandu Baugenvile. The results of univariate analysis showed that most children had normal weight (70%) and appropriate development (73.3%), while the majority of mothers had sufficient knowledge about HPK (66.7%). Bivariate analysis revealed a significant association between mothers' knowledge of HPK and child growth (p=0.013) and development (p=0.022). This finding suggests that better maternal knowledge of HPK is positively associated with child growth and development. The conclusion of this study is that maternal knowledge of HPK has a significant effect on child growth and development. Therefore, improved health education for mothers on HPK can contribute positively to child growth and development. Recommendations are given for more intensive health education programs at the posyandu level to improve maternal knowledge and support optimal child development.