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Perceived Causes of Child Growth Faltering: Mothers’ Perspectives

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Qory Tifani Rahmatika1, *, Muhammad Putra Ramadhan1, Ronal Surya Aditya1, Yhenti Widjayanti1, Nurul Evi1, Achmad Masfi1, Nurma Afiani1, Nurma Afiani1
1Nursing Department, State University of Malang, Malang, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: qory.tifani.fik@um.ac.id
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Qory Tifani Rahmatika
Available Online 17 September 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-807-3_17How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Growth Faltering; Failure to Thrive; Mothers’ Perspective; Stunting Risk Factors; Nutritional Adequacy; Infectious Diseases
Abstract

Growth faltering is a significant concern in pediatric healthcare, and understanding the perceived causes from mothers’ perspectives can inform targeted interventions. By addressing misconceptions and reinforcing accurate knowledge, healthcare providers can correct misunderstandings and develop more effective strategies for improving child health. This study aimed to explore mothers’ perspectives on the perceived causes of growth faltering in their children. Nineteen mothers with children who failed to thrive participated in in-depth, face-to-face interviews. The interviews were guided by open-ended questions and probes, focusing on the mothers’ perceptions of the causes of growth faltering. The interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using thematic analysis. Three themes emerged from the data: Nutritional Fulfillment Factors, Family and Pregnancy History Factors, and Disease Infection Factors. These themes highlight the complex interplay of factors that mothers perceive as contributing to growth faltering. This study demonstrates the value of semi-structured interviews in capturing the nuanced experiences and perceptions of mothers whose children failed to thrive. The identified themes provide a foundation for further research and the development of targeted interventions that address the unique needs of these families.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the Malang International Conference in Medical and Health Sciences (MICROMEDHS 2024)
Series
Advances in Health Sciences Research
Publication Date
17 September 2025
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978-94-6463-807-3
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2468-5739
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-807-3_17How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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