Overview of the Level of Education and Knowledge of Mothers in Stunting Toddlers at Community Health Center Sendang Cirebon Regency

Background: The prevalence of stunting worldwide has declined, but Indonesia still faces a major problem. The prevalence of stunting in Indonesia reached 21.6% in 2022, far from the WHO target, and two out of ten toddlers in West Java are affected. Factors such as education level, maternal knowledge, and environmental conditions influence the high number of stunting cases. Objectives: To describe the level of education and knowledge of mothers with stunted toddlers at the Sendang Health Center, Cirebon Regency. Methods: This study used a descriptive research design. The sample consisted of 65 mothers with stunted toddlers from the *Sendang* and *Gegunung* sub-districts, selected using cluster sampling. Results: The findings indicate that the majority of mothers who have stunted toddlers in the Sendang Health Center working area have a low level of education, with 44.6% of mothers having only graduated from elementary school. Mothers' knowledge about stunting is also relatively low, with 70.8% of mothers having insufficient knowledge. Therefore, the Sendang Health Center is expected to further enhance promotive and preventive efforts regarding the prevention and impact of stunting.