EDUKASI DAN PELATIHAN PEMANTAUAN PERTUMBUHAN BALITA BAGI IBU SEBAGAI UPAYA DETEKSI DINI STUNTING DI NEGERI TULEHU KABUPATEN MALUKU TENGAH

Santi Aprilian Lestaluhu (Jurusan Gizi Poltekes, Kementerian Kesehatan Maluku)
Nilfar Ruaida (Jurusan Gizi Poltekes, Kementerian Kesehatan Maluku)
Nurhayat Rustam (Jurusan Gizi Poltekes, Kementerian Kesehatan Maluku)

BAKIRA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Vol 4 No 1 (2023): BAKIRA : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat

The purpose of this community service is to provide education and training to mothers to detect early stunting in Tulehu Country. The Implementation Method consists of Preparation, Education and Training, Assistance in Posyandu activities, and Activity Monitoring. The results of the activity showed that there was an increase in mothers' knowledge after education and training. After education and training conducted direct monitoring and evaluation at the posyandu, the results showed increased mothers' knowledge in measuring and weighing toddlers' weight using anthropometry. In conclusion, there is an increase in the ability of mothers to detect stunting.