Poltekita: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat
Vol. 3 No. 4 (2022): Oktober - Desember

Edukasi Gizi Cegah Stunting bagi Orang Tua di Desa Kesetnana, Kabupaten Timor Tengah Selatan

Maria Sambriong (Jurusan Keperawatan, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang, Kupang, Indonesia)
Elisabeth Herwanti (Jurusan Keperawatan, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang, Kupang, Indonesia)
Yoany Maria Vianney B. Aty (Jurusan Keperawatan, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang, Kupang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
23 Dec 2022

Abstract

The number of toddlers experiencing malnutrition in the South Central Timor district fluctuated from 2013 to 2017 ranging from 3-12 cases. The prevalence of stunting in the Kesetnana village in 2021 reached 48.3% or the highest in NTT. Based on this, it is necessary to provide nutritional assistance for children under five for parents. The purpose of this activity is to reduce the number of stunting cases that occur. The method used in this activity is screening and education about stunting, exclusive breastfeeding, breast care and balanced nutrition food processing practices. The location of the activity is Dusun D, Kesetnana village, TTS. The participants were breastfeeding mothers, pregnant women and toddlers and school-aged children. The media used were booklets, leaflets, banners, breast phantoms, samples of healthy food and cooking utensils. The result of this activity is that the knowledge of parents becomes very good about stunting, exclusive breastfeeding, breast care and can practice processing balanced nutritional foods again. Assistance activities to the village community continue to be continued by both health workers and health cadres, community leaders in the village. ABSTRAK Jumlah Balita yang mengalami gizi buruk di wilayah kabupaten Timor Tengah Selatan  fluktuatif sejak tahun 2013 sampai dengan 2017 berkisar 3-12 kasus. Prevalensi stunting di desa kesetnana tahun 2021 mencapai 48,3% atau paling tinggi di NTT. Berdasarkan hal ini maka perlu dilakukan Pendampingan gizi  Balita bagi para orang tua. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah  agar dapat mengurangi jumlah kasus stunting yang terjadi. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah skrining dan edukasi tentang stunting, ASI ekslusif, perawatan payudara dan praktek pengolahan makanan gizi seimbang. Lokasi kegiatan yakni Dusun D desa Kesetnana, TTS. Pesertanya ibu menyusui, Ibu hamil dan  balita serta  anak usia sekolah Media yang dipakai adalah booklet,leaflet, spanduk, phantom payudara, contoh makanan sehat dan peralatan masak. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah pengetahuan para orang tua menjadi sangat baik tentang stunting, ASI ekslusif, perawatan payudara dan dapat mempraktekan kembali pengolahan makanan gizi seimbang. Kegiatan pendampingan kepada masyarakat desa kesetnana terus  dilanjutkan baik oleh petugas kesehatan maupun para kader kesehatan, tokoh masyarakat yang ada di desa tersebut.

Copyrights © 2022






Journal Info

Abbrev

PJPM

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

The aim of this journal publication is to disseminate the conceptual thoughts or ideas and research results that have been achieved in the area of community health services. The scope Poltekita: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat receives articles from all public service activities in the field of ...