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Journal : Contagion: Scientific Periodical Journal of Public Health and Coastal Health

Evaluating the Implementation of the Stunting Prevention Program at the Regional Technical Unit of Binjai Estate Health Center in Binjai City Manalu, Putranto; Br Ginting, Margaretha Febrina; Girsang, Ermi
Contagion: Scientific Periodical Journal of Public Health and Coastal Health Vol 7, No 1 (2025): CONTAGION
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30829/contagion.v7i1.24225

Abstract

Stunting remains a critical public health issue affecting the quality of human resources, particularly in Indonesia, where its prevalence remains high across various regions. According to the 2021 Indonesia Nutritional Status Survey (SSGI), the national stunting prevalence was 24.4%, with North Sumatra reporting 30.11% and Binjai City 21.7%, all of which exceed the WHO target of below 20%. These statistics underscore the urgent need for effective prevention strategies, particularly through nutritional interventions at the primary healthcare level. This study aims to evaluate the implementation of the stunting prevention program at the Regional Technical Implementation Unit of the Binjai Estate Community Health Center in Binjai City. The program components include nutrition education, regular monitoring of pregnant women and toddlers, and the provision of supplementary feeding. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, utilizing in-depth interviews with healthcare personnel and field observations conducted in 2023. Findings indicate that although the program is generally well-implemented, several challenges persist. These include low community participation in outreach activities and persistent cultural myths that impede proper understanding of stunting. Nonetheless, there has been a noticeable increase in awareness regarding balanced nutrition among pregnant women and caregivers of toddlers. Monitoring is routinely conducted via the SIMPUS and SIP systems; however, long-term impact evaluation remains insufficient. In conclusion, while the stunting prevention program demonstrates promising outcomes, further improvements are necessary in enhancing community engagement, strengthening communication strategies, and developing a more robust evaluation system. Strengthening human resource capacity, improving inter-sectoral coordination, and expanding public access to accurate nutritional information are recommended to more effectively combat stunting Keywords: Stunting, Program Implementation, Primary Health Care, Nutrition Education,  Monitoring and Evaluation
Co-Authors Achmad Rifai Addin Amrulah Aditya Bastanta Guru Singa Aditya Kurnia , Muhammad Ali Napiah Nasution Aminuyati Asri Noor Aulia, Yuli Binarwan Halim Boas, Richie Ray Barry Br Ginting, Margaretha Febrina Buenita Sinurat Buenita, Buenita Butar-Butar, Erika Fatrecia Marsaulina Chinintya, Dwi Putri Chrismis Novalinda Ginting Chrismis Novalinda Ginting Damanik, Marco Frans Hernandes Dameria Dameria DAMERIA DAMERIA Dameria Gultom Dameria Gultom Deasy Siregar, Santy Desi Lustiyani Putri Ndruru Efendy Pakpahan Ellista Anatasia Sinaga Ermi Girsang Ermi Girsang Ermi Girsang Ermi Girsang Eva Ellya Sibagariang Fadilla Ripta Fahmi Syahpreza Tarigan Frans Judea Samosir Ginting, Chrismis Novalinda Ginting, Tarianna Girsang, Ermi Girsang, Ermi Girsang, Ermi Gunarto Sinaga Hafizah, Nandani Zakia Hakim, Mia Amara Hamdi, Sintiya Harahap, Emira Nadiah Hartono Hartono Hartono Hartono Hasibuan, Nadilla Hulu, Victor Trismanjaya Hutagalung, Priscilla Grace J irza Haicha Pratama Isabella Silalahi , Marlinang Janas, Dhyta Nurhasanah Jeremia Chandra Partogi Siallagan Judea Samosir, Frans Kalimah, Kalimah Linda Suryani Sihaloho Maler, Tangge Mangatas Silaen Masryna Siagian Meyliana Ginting Milka Rositi Sianipar Mita Sahara Nadapdap, Marshall Jeremia Nasution, Ali Napiah Nasution, Sri Lestari Ramadhani Nurhafsyah Daulay Pane, Putri Yunita Panjaitan, Hajijah I. L. Perry Boy Chandra Siahaan Putri Marlinang Manalaksak Hutajulu Putri Yunita Pane Putri Yunita Pane Putri, Faradiba Fatillah Rambe, Fadilah Ummul Choiriyah Rapael Ginting Reh Malem Br Karo Ribka Rusiani Pardede Ripta, Fadilla Rizki Luthfita Sari Rizky, Muhammad Irvan Sabarina Tarigan , Rimma Samosir, Frans Judea Santy Deasy Siregar Sembiring , Jessyca Siagian, Masryna Sijabat, Vina Helsa Laora Silalahi, Marlinang I. Simangunsong, Pahala Maringan J. Simangunsong, Pahala Maringan Jubel Sinaga, Megasilvia Sinaga, Suharni Pintamas Sindy Andari Sinurat, Jhon Patar Sitanggang, Rido Aliberto Sri Lestari Ramadhani Nasution Subrata, Mariany Puspita Suhartina Sweeta Silaban , Ray Tan Suyono Tan Suyono Tarigan, Nita Kastrina Thomson Parluhutan Nadapdap, Thomson Parluhutan Ulina Karo Karo Ulina Karokaro Vera Prianggi Hutabarat Victor Trismanjaya Hulu Villia Sitepu Vina Helsa Laora Sijabat Virgin Tursulawati Panggabean Wau, Herbert Wela Tresia Nababan Wicaksana, Praja Dwi Widya Yanti Sihotang Wulan Indah Damanik Yani Sri Ningsih Yolanda Eliza Putri Lubis Yoridha Aulia Sinuraya Zalukhu, Fitri Kristianis Zendrato, Victorwan Novri