The Impact of Mobile Learning on Mother Behavior in Completing Children's Nutritional Needs

Abstract

Introduction: Proper nutrition is essential for the overall health and development of individuals, particularly children under the age of five, school-age children, and pregnant women. In Indonesia, both malnutrition and overnutrition have detrimental effects on growth potential. Nutritional concerns arise due to economic constraints, limited nutrition understanding, and unbalanced food choices. Interventions in education, digital health, and mobile learning have the potential to improve children's diets and boost parental nutrition. This study aims to conduct a thorough analysis of the use of mobile learning in the domains of nutrition education or parental education.

Method: This study used a scoping review strategy to identify a wide range of literature from diverse sources and research techniques. The study utilizes five established databases, including Pubmed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar, spanning the years 2013 to 2023. The inclusion criteria consist of the following: Population (limited to children without autism or cerebral palsy or disability), Intervention (specifically Nutrition Education or Nutrition Intervention), Comparison (none specified), Outcome (none specified), Research Type (including Randomized Control Trial, Single Group Pretest-Posttest, Longitudinal, Quantitative Pre-experimental with Pre and Post-test, Single Group Intervention with Pre and Post-test, Two Group Design with One Assessment Before and After Treatment, Experimental Control Group Design, Quasi-experiment, and Qualitative). Additionally, articles published before 2013, articles not written in English, and articles not available in full text are excluded..

Results: The analysis examined 212 publications, leaving behind 91 papers and 50 articles with inaccessible full text. The selection method included characteristics related to population, intervention, and research type. The research revealed that the use of online nutrition education media may enhance mothers' attitudes and actions about their children's food consumption. Nevertheless, sustained engagement is essential for achieving the best possible outcomes. Incorporating certified information, interactive elements, individualized content, and feedback is essential for effective digital nutrition promotion.

Conclusion: Utilizing digital nutrition education media has the potential to enhance children's dietary habits, specifically addressing public health issues. For best outcomes, it is crucial to have sustained engagement and tailored content.