The Self-Care Learning Exchange (SCLE) Model: A Model for Promoting Nutrition in Malnourished Children in Indonesia

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.
Keywords: Self-Care, Learning Exchange, Malnutrition, Children, Nursing