Effectiveness of NUTREST Educational Model in Enhancing Maternal Practices and Supporting Growth and Development of Children Under Five in Padang

Data from the Ministry of Health in the Indonesia Health Profile 2016 reported that 56.4% of children under 5 years experienced growth and developmental disorders. This study aimed to examine the effect of psychosocial stimulation education using the NUTREST module on maternal knowledge, attitudes, and psychosocial stimulation practices of children aged 12–36 months. This research employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design using a pre-test and post-test control group design. A total of 60 toddlers in the working area of Andalas, Kuranji, Belimbing, and Nanggalo Health Center were selected through simple random sampling. Data were analyzed up to the multivariate level using multiple linear regression analysis. Independent T-test results showed a p-value