<![CDATA[Penelitian bertujuan mengidentifikasi kebijakan Dinas Kesehatan dalam penanganan gizi buruk pada balita di Kabupaten Sorong Selatan, Provinsi Papua Barat Daya dan mengkaji implementasi kebijakan tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan lokasi penelitian di Kabupaten Sorong Selatan. Data diperoleh dari sumber primer dan sekunder melalui teknik observasi dan wawancara mendalam. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kebijakan Dinas Kesehatan dalam menangani gizi buruk pada balita dilaksanakan melalui program penyuluhan kepada masyarakat terkait pentingnya gizi seimbang, pemberian vitamin, suplemen penambah nafsu makan, serta makanan bergizi seperti susu dan biskuit. Selain itu, dilakukan identifikasi penyebab gizi buruk, seperti pola makan, sanitasi, dan pola asuh, serta penyuluhan gizi kepada ibu hamil, anak-anak, dan remaja putri melalui kerja sama dengan puskesmas dan rumah sakit. Implementasi kebijakan dipengaruhi oleh empat aspek utama: komunikasi, sumber daya, disposisi (komitmen pelaksana), dan struktur birokrasi. Adapun faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi implementasi kebijakan terdiri atas faktor internal, yakni kapasitas sumber daya manusia, ketersediaan anggaran, fasilitas dan infrastruktur, serta sistem monitoring dan evaluasi; serta faktor eksternal, seperti kondisi geografis, kesadaran dan partisipasi masyarakat, budaya lokal, kemitraan lintas sektor, serta kondisi sosial ekonomi masyarakat. This study aims to identify the policies of the Health Office in addressing malnutrition among children under five in South Sorong Regency, Southwest Papua Province and examine the implementation of these policies. A qualitative research approach was employed, with the study conducted in South Sorong Regency. Data were collected from primary and secondary sources through observation and in-depth interviews The findings reveal that the Health Office’s policy in addressing malnutrition is carried out through community outreach programs focusing on balanced nutrition, the provision of vitamins, appetite stimulants, and nutritious food such as milk and biscuits. The approach also includes identifying the main causes of malnutrition—such as eating patterns, sanitation, and parenting—followed by education campaigns on nutrition for pregnant women, children, and adolescent girls in collaboration with local health centers and hospitals. Policy implementation is influenced by four key aspects: communication, resources, disposition (implementers’ commitment), and bureaucratic structure. Factors affecting implementation include internal factors such as human resource capacity, budget availability, facilities and infrastructure, and monitoring and evaluation systems; and external factors such as geographical conditions, community awareness and participation, local culture and customs, cross-sectoral partnerships, and socio-economic influences.]]>
