Implementation outcomes of convergence action policy to accelerate stunting reduction in Pidie district, Aceh province, Indonesia: a qualitative study.

Objectives: The research aims to understand the challenges and opportunities in policy and programme convergence to accelerate interventions for reducing stunting at the district, subdistrict and the 10 focused villages.

Design: Data were collected through qualitative methods (in-depth interviews and document reviews), and then analysed using thematic processes with NVivo V.11 software, by QSR International The process included coding, categorising and linking to the eight implementation outcome variables (as determined themes), namely acceptability, adoption, appropriateness, feasibility, compliance, implementation cost, coverage and sustainability.

Barriers and opportunities for improving smoke-free area implementation in Banda Aceh city, Indonesia: a qualitative study.

Objectives: To investigate the challenges and opportunities for implementing smoke-free areas (SFAs) within eight area categories using the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control as a framework for analysis.

Design: This study used qualitative methods (in-depth interviews and document reviews). All transcripts from the interviews and formal documents were coded using NVivo V.

Child Stunting Reduction in Aceh Province: Challenges and a Way Ahead.

Introduction: Indonesia ranks the fifth highest in child stunting among Asian countries. Aceh, a westernmost province in Indonesia recorded the highest prevalence of stunting in children under two years old in the nation. Our study investigated the current government efforts on child stunting reduction activities since the introduction of Governor Regulation No.