https://e-journal.poltekkesjogja.ac.id/index.php/kia/issue/feedJurnal Kesehatan Ibu dan Anak2025-08-19T14:58:52+07:00Yuni Kusmiyatijurnalkia@poltekkesjogja.ac.idOpen Journal Systems<p><strong>Jurnal Kesehatan Ibu dan Anak</strong>, with registered number ISSN 2302-6014 (print), 2599-3224 (online) is a scientific journal published by Midwifery Department of Poltekkes Kemenkes Yogyakarta. The aim of this journal publication is to disseminate the conceptual thoughts or ideas and research results that have been achieved in midwifery area. Every article that goes to the editorial staff will be selected through Initial Review processes by Editorial Board. Then, the articles will be sent to the Mitra Bestari/ peer reviewer and will go to the next selection by Double-Blind Peer review Process. After that, the articles will be returned to the authors to revise. These processes take a month for a maximum time. In each manuscript, Mitra Bestari/ peer reviewer will be rated from the substantial and technical aspects. The final decision of articles acceptance will be made by Editors according to Reviewers comments. Mitra Bestari/ peer reviewer that collaboration with <strong>Jurnal Kesehatan Ibu dan Anak</strong> is the experts in the midwifery area and issues around it.</p> <p><strong>Jurnal Kesehatan Ibu dan Anak</strong> particularly focuses on the main problems in the development of the sciences of midwifery areas. It covers the Antenatal Care, Intranatal and Newborn Baby Care, Postnatal and Breastfeeding Care, Reproductive Health, Family Planning, Maternal and Neonatal Emergency Care, Community Midwifery Care, Maternal and Child Health Promotion, Appropriate Technology in Midwifery.</p> <p>In order to further improve the quality of our journal, <strong>Jurnal Kesehatan Ibu dan Anak</strong> has decided to change the Indonesian language to accept only in English starting from volume 12 issue 1 July 2018. Due to this change, the article guideline of <strong>Jurnal Kesehatan Ibu dan Anak</strong> will be renewed accordingly.</p> <p>Please read these guidelines carefully. Authors who want to submit their manuscript to the editorial office of <strong>Jurnal Kesehatan Ibu dan Anak</strong> should obey the writing guidelines. If the manuscript submitted is not appropriate with the guidelines or written in a different format, it will BE REJECTED by the editors before further reviewed. The editors will only accept the manuscripts which meet the assigned format.</p>https://e-journal.poltekkesjogja.ac.id/index.php/kia/article/view/2907Preventing Stunting from the Source: A Study of Premarital Couples on Participation in Preconception Care2025-07-30T16:43:42+07:00Nuriana Kartika Sarikartikasarinuriana@gmail.comAtik Ismiyatiatikismiyatinadine@gmail.comMunica Rita Hernayantimunicaadriana@gmail.comSumarah Sumarahsumarahakbid@gmail.comIndraswari Siscadarsihindraswari46@gmail.com<p>Indonesia ranks among the highest globally for childhood stunting, largely due to chronic nutritional deficiencies beginning during the first 8000 days of life—starting even before conception. Poor health and nutritional status among women of reproductive age prior to marriage significantly increase the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and childhood stunting. This study aimed to identify the determinants of premarital couples’ participation in preconception care as a strategy to reduce stunting. This cross-sectional analytical study involved 61 premarital couples recruited through total sampling at the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) in Kapanewon Sewon, Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Inclusion criteria included couples aged 20–35 years who met the study requirements. Data were analyzed using univariate, bivariate (Chi-square), and multivariate logistic regression tests. Knowledge (p = 0.001), attitude (p = 0.007), and social support (p = 0.015) were significantly associated with participation in preconception care. Multivariate analysis showed that couples with good knowledge were 4.3 times more likely (AOR = 4.30; 95% CI: 1.65–11.22) to participate in preconception care. Improved knowledge, positive attitudes, and strong social support significantly increase premarital couples’ participation in preconception care. Strengthening early health promotion and community-based interventions is essential to optimize reproductive health preparation and prevent stunting from its earliest source.</p>2025-08-19T00:00:00+07:00Copyright (c) 2025 Nuriana Kartika Sari, Atik Ismiyati, Munica Rita Hernayanti, Sumarah Sumarah, Indraswari Siscadarsih