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Survei Kejadian Growth Faltering Pada Anak Usia 6–12 Bulan di Kota Pekanbaru Syeptri Agiani Putri; Riri Novayelinda; Ririn Muthia Zukhra; Yesi Hasneli
Malahayati Nursing Journal Vol 7, No 6 (2025): Volume 7 Nomor 6 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Malahayati Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33024/mnj.v7i6.20500

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ABSTRACT Growth faltering is a condition of growth failure characterized by a slowing growth rate. The main cause is malnutrition. Continuous growth faltering conditions can cause disturbances in growth, cognitive and psychomotor development, physical activity, behavior and learning abilities. The Purpose of this study is to see the incidence of growth faltering in children aged 6 – 12 month in Pekanbaru City. This study uses a quantitative descriptive method with cross sectional approach. The research sample was 386 children aged 6 - 12 months using the Lemeshow formula. The sampling technique used purposive sampling. The instruments used were demographic data questionnaires and anthropometric measuring instruments. The data analysis used was univariate analysis. The research results show that the incidence of growth faltering in children aged 6 - 12 months in Pekanbaru City is 42.7%. Characteristics of children with growth faltering occur in children aged 9 - 11 months (40.3%) and male (51.5%). The majority of respondents were born at full term (39.9%), not LBW (43%), had a history of receiving exclusive breastfeeding (44.7%) and had family income above the minimum wage (44.9%). Based on the research results, it is recommended that the Community Health Center add education regarding providing appropriate and healthy MPASI before giving MPASI to children. Suggestions for future researchers to be able to identify factors related to the incidence of growth faltering in children. Keywords: Growth Faltering, Malnutrition, Stunted  ABSTRAK Growth faltering merupakan suatu kondisi gagal tumbuh yang ditandai dengan melambatnya laju pertumbuhan. Penyebab utamanya adalah kekurangan gizi. Kondisi growth faltering yang terus menerus dapat menyebabkan gangguan pada pertumbuhan, perkembangan kognitif dan psikomotorik, aktivitas fisik, perilaku dan kemampuan belajar. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat kejadian growth faltering pada anak usia 6 – 12 bulan di Kota Pekanbaru. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Sampel penelitian sebanyak 386 anak usia 6 – 12 bulan dengan menggunakan rumus Lemeshow. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah kuesioner data demografi dan alat ukur antropometri. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis univariat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kejadian growth faltering pada anak usia 6 – 12 bulan di Kota Pekanbaru sebesar 42,7%. Karakteristik anak dengan growth faltering terjadi pada anak usia 9 – 11 bulan (40,3%) dan berjenis kelamin laki-laki (51,5%). Mayoritas responden lahir cukup bulan (39,9%), tidak BBLR (43%), memiliki riwayat mendapat ASI eksklusif (44,7%) dan memiliki pendapatan keluarga di atas UMR (44,9%). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian disarankan kepada Puskesmas untuk menambah edukasi mengenai pemberian MPASI yang tepat dan sehat sebelum memberikan MPASI pada anak. Saran bagi peneliti selanjutnya agar dapat mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan kejadian growth faltering pada anak. Kata Kunci: Gizi Buruk, Growth Faltering, Stunting.
Postpartum Empowerment through Postnatal Care Education for Enhanced Maternal Health in Wetland Areas Dewi, Yulia Irvani; Erika, Erika; Lestari, Widia; Misrawati, Misrawati; Utami, Sri; Tampubolon, Masrina Munawarah; Novayelinda, Riri; Indriati, Ganis
Media Karya Kesehatan Vol 9, No 1 (2026): Media Karya Kesehatan
Publisher : Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24198/mkk.v9i1.67049

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The postpartum period is a critical phase that requires optimal care to prevent maternal and neonatal complications. However, postpartum mothers living in the wetland area of Sri Meranti Subdistrict, Pekanbaru City, still have limited knowledge and skills regarding postpartum care and proper breastfeeding techniques. This community service program aimed to analyze the effectiveness of community empowerment-based postpartum care education in improving the knowledge and breastfeeding skills of postpartum mothers in wetland areas. The program employed a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach involving 30 postpartum mothers in the working area of the Umban Sari Public Health Center from July to September 2024. The intervention was conducted through health education, demonstrations, and re-demonstrations using booklets and educational videos. Evaluation was performed using a knowledge questionnaire and the LATCH Assessment Tool. Data were analyzed using a paired t-test with a 95% confidence interval. The results demonstrated a significant increase in postpartum mothers’ knowledge scores from 70.3 ± 8.5 to 89.7 ± 5.4 after the intervention (p=0.001). In addition, the total LATCH score increased from 5.4 ± 1.8 to 9.0 ± 0.9 after the intervention. All LATCH components showed improvement in breastfeeding technique ability  among postpartum mothers. Educational interventions grounded in community empowerment have the potential to enhance postpartum mothers’ knowledge and breastfeeding skills. Such interventions may be considered routine promotive strategies within maternal health services in wetland communities.Keywords: Community empowerment, health education, postpartum care, postpartum mothers, wetlands area.
Co-Authors Abd. Rasyid Syamsuri Agrina Agrina Aisyah, Nurismi Ali Djamhuri Aminatul Fitri Amir, Yufitriana Andika Syahputra Apri Nur Rahmadhani Apri Nur Ramadhani Ari Pristiana Dewi Arneliwati AS, Fajrina Insyirah Ayu Anita Azhima Rahmatika Sasmi aziz, ari rahmat Bayhakki Bayhakki, Bayhakki Berlian Febriana Putri Bima Doni Pranata Cindya, Nada Darwin - Karim Dasfianti Deby Octaviani Dede - Renolvadi Diah Pratiwi Widiastuti Dinda Ayu Lestari Dinul Tauhid Almaturidi Donna Febri Rotua Eni Angriani Erika Erika Erwin - - Erwin Erwin Fathra Annis Nauli Febriana - Sabrian Fifi Oktaviani Gamya Tri Utami Gina Febiola Manalu Harfia, Firta Aisyah Hellena Deli Herlina Herlina Indriati, Ganis Ingga Ingga Intan Putri Arisandi Irene Novita Sari Tarigan Isdelni Isdelni Juniar Ernawaty khaidarismail99 Lichentia Putri Elisabet Panjaitan Lisdahartati Br Sinulingga Maifera Maifera Marleni, Lela Meisa Daniati Mhd. Ikhwan Nulhakim Miftah - Andini Misrawati Misrawati Montella, Bayong Muhammad Fauzan 'Azima Nada Cindya Nadira Husna Nadzla - Kirana Natasya, Saruli Netty Ami R. F Sihite Norhadila Norhadila Novia Sartika Novita Dewi Nur Sella Nurhannifah Rizky Tampubolon Nurhidayatul Nadya Oktifani, Latifa Oswati - Hasanah Patri Cia Yeremia Putri, Dinda Daisya Putri, Novrita Riawan Rahendra, Karina Rahmadhani, Nafia Rahmi Maulia Reni Zulfitri Rismadefi - Woferst Safri Safri Safri Safri Sari, Niken Yuniar Sekar Lia Alpriani Septi Akhwi Fanni Silaen, Ribka Septiana Sismi - Yeni Siti Rahmalia HD Sri Utami Sri Wahyuni Stephanie Dwi Guna Syeptri Agiani Putri Tampubolon, Masrina Munawarah Tarikah Amaliah Tri - Sumaryani Tri Puspa Rini Utamy Arum Try Lestary Veny Elita Verawati - - Wan Nishfa Dewi Wasisto Utomo Weni - Utari Widia Lestari Wiwit Radika Yesi Hasneli Yovia Rahayu Yulia Irvani Dewi Yuliana. S - - Yurike Reza Zukhra, Ririn Muthia