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Journal : Belitung Nursing Journal

Evaluating the knowledge, roles, and skills of health cadres in stunting prevention: A mixed-method study in Indonesia Widiasih, Restuning; Sunjaya, Deni Kurniadi; Rahayuwati, Laili; Rusyidi, Binahayati; Ermiati; Sari, Citra Windani Mambang; Mardani; Rusdi; Tung, Serene En Hui
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 11 No. 3 (2025): May - June
Publisher : Belitung Raya Foundation, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.3722

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Background: Stunting remains a critical public health issue in Indonesia, threatening the well-being of future generations. Community involvement, particularly by health cadres, is essential for effective prevention. However, structured assessments and follow-up initiatives to enhance their participation remain limited. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate health cadres' knowledge, roles, and skills in stunting prevention programs. Methods: A mixed-methods design with an embedded approach was applied in three phases. Phase 1: A quantitative survey assessed stunting knowledge among 193 cadres across 10 stunting locus villages in Bangka Belitung Province, Indonesia (October–December 2022). The survey tool was adapted from previous studies and analyzed using the RASCH IRT model and descriptive statistics. Phase 2: Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 20 cadres selected from the survey pool, and analyzed thematically. Phase 3: The same 20 cadres were observed conducting anthropometric measurements to assess skill accuracy. Results: Knowledge levels were generally low, with 52% of cadres scoring low to very low and only 48% achieving moderate to high scores. Three themes emerged: 1) cadres’ perspectives on the causes and consequences of stunting, 2) their roles and actions in stunting prevention, and 3) their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Observations revealed significant inaccuracies in anthropometric measurement techniques. Conclusion: There is a clear need to improve cadres’ knowledge and skills, especially in anthropometric assessment. Recommendations include implementing certification-based training, introducing innovative and standardized measurement tools, and offering accessible web-based learning platforms. Nurses play a crucial role in supporting cadre training and ensuring accurate growth monitoring at the community level.
Co-Authors Adawiyah, Nabilah Al Adistie, Fanny Ahmad Ihsan Fathurrizki Aini, Astri Mufti Aini, Farah Huwaida Qurrota Akbar, Ruli Nur Amalia Rizqi Sholihah Amalia Rizqi Sholihah Anita Setyawati An’nisa Heriyanti Araujo, Glorianita A. R. Ardianti, Aprilia Aulia Ardiyanti, Anis Ashamar Puri Apsari Aulia, Rahma Elfa Azzahra, Mutiara Camelia Binahayati Rusyidi Binahayati Rusyidi Binahayati Rusyidi Chatarina Umbul Wahyuni Citra Windani Mambang S Citra Windani Mambang Sari Darmawan, Cahya Widyarahayu Dedi Kurnia Deni Kurniadi Sunjaya Desy Indrayani Devita Madiuw Dewi Andriani Dewi Puspasari E, Ermiati ENDAH NESTITI URIP RAHAYU Ermiati Ermiati - Ermiati E Ermiati E Ermiati Ermiati Ermiati Ermiati Ermiati Ermiati Ermiati Ermiati Ermiati Ermiati Ermiati, Ermiati, Etika Emaliyawati F. H., Finny Faiza Khalifatunnisa Lukmansyah Farah Huwaida Qurrota Aini Fathurrizki, Ahmad Ihsan Febrianti, Riska Nur Assyifa Filaili, Noer Fithriyah, Noor Furkon Nurhakim Furkon Nurhakim Geuis A Mulyasari Geuis Anggi Gita Mujahidah Hana Rizmadewi Agustina Handayani, Leni Riksa Handayani, Nurhalimah Tri Hariyawinata, Nanda Riksa Haryani, Euis Tuti Hendrawati Hendrawati Hendrawati Hendrawati Hendrawati Hendrawati Hesti Platini Ida Maryati Ida Nurhidayah INDRIANI, NOVI Iqbal Pramukti Istiani Yoviana Jamlaay, Ruth Jayanti, Tri Nur Katherine Nelson Khoirunnisa Khoirunnisa Khoirunnisa Khoirunnisa Kim Hee Kyung Kurniawati, Anastasya Peni Kusman Ibrahim Laili Rahayuwati Lestari, Silvani S Lia Ramadanti Lilis Mamuroh Lupita Sari Maharani, Nur Mardani Marlina, Yani Marshanda Syaharani Putri Maruf, Irma Rachmawati Megatami, Noviani Meita Dhamayanti Mira Trisyani Mira Trisyani Mira Trisyani Mira Trisyani Koeryaman Mumtazah, Dina Zahrotunnisa Muniri, Ayu Murtiningsih Murtiningsih Murtiningsih Nafisah, Nadila Zahra Napisah, Pipih Natasha, Windy Nelson, Katherine Nenden Nur Asriyani Maryam Neneng R Puspitasari Ningrum, Vica Cahya Nita Arisanti Noer Filaili Nugroho, Carissa Muthia Putri Nur Oktavia Hidayati Nuraeni, Imel Nurbayanti, Siti Nurdani, Gema Riksa Nurfadillah, Nisa Nizhan Nurina Sari Supriatna Nurrizkiani, Rizka Riksa Pitriani, Rita Riksa Popoola, Tosin Putri, Dania Adzilla Putri, Yayu Handayani Syaidar Rahmat, Fairuz Amelinda Raini Diah Susanti Raini Diah Susanti Ramadanti, Lia Ramdani, Sucia S Ratna Pratiwi Ristina Mirwanti Rita Magdalena br. Tarigan Rusdi Ruth Jamlaay Safitri Ati, Nimas Safitri, Dania Iva Saleha, Nurmukaromatis Saputri, Melisa Fitria Sari, Citra Windani Mambang Sari, Rinda Intan Shania Imelda Siska, Geuis Anggi Slamet Riyanto Solehudin, Asep Solihin, Yasmin Salsabila Sopia, Nurul Sri Hendrawati Srimurni, Nita Ayu Sugiharto, Firman sukmawati Sukmawati Sukmawati Sukmawati Sukmawati Sukmawati Sukmawati Sutendi, Ludyta Yuniar Syoifa Rahmawati Tabah, Hikmah Mesti Tata Sudrajat Tetti Solehati Titin Sutini Tosin Popoola Tsuraya Salsabila, Salma Tung, Serene En Hui Tuti Anggriani Utama Urip Rahayu Utari, Ardhini Dwi Vici Triyunita Sabiyanto Windy Natasha Windy Natasya Yanti Hermayanti Yayat Suryati Yoviana, Istiani Yudiaputri, Amiranendya Shabrina Yuliani, Lala