The Self-Care learning exchange (SCLE) model: A model for promoting nutrition in malnourished children in Indonesia Hidayat Abdul Aziz Alimul1,*, Uliyah Musrifatul1 1Department of Nursing, University of Muhammadiyah Surabaya, Indonesia *Correspondence: Dr. Abdul Aziz Alimul Hidayat, University Muhammadiyah of Surabaya, Jl. Sutorejo No. 59, Surabaya, 60113, Indonesia. Tel. +62 31 3911966 Email. azizhidayat@um-surabaya.ac.id
Online published on 1 November, 2018. Abstract Background The public health problem that developing countries face, including Indonesia, especially Surabaya, is Malnutrition. Aim This study aims to produce a self-care learning exchange model for families with malnourished children in Surabaya, Indonesia. Method The study used a research and development approach undertaken in three stages: literature review and field observation, a survey using the Delphi technique to obtain consensus about the model, and a focus group discussion. The research involved a sample of 169 respondents selected by purposive sampling. Data were collected with the help of questionnaires and interviews. Results The five components of the SCLE model that are important for improving the nutritional needs of malnourished children include planning, implementation, evaluation, timing and indicators of success. Conclusion SCLE model could be used as a complementary solution to help families overcome the malnutrition problems, by emphasizing the shared learning aspect in the process of transferring knowledge and parenting behaviour. Top Keywords Self-Care, Learning Exchange, Malnutrition, Children, Nursing. Top |