Jurnal Abdimas Kesehatan
Vol 4, No 3 (2022): November

Pemberdayaan Kader Posyandu tentang Deteksi Dini Stunting, Stimulasi Tumbuh Kembang dan Gizi Seimbang Balita

Yossy Utario (Prodi Keperawatan Curup Poltekkes Kemenkes Bengkulu)
Misniarti Misniarti (Prodi Keperawatan Curup Poltekkes Kemenkes Bengkulu)
Sri Haryani (Prodi Keperawatan Curup Poltekkes Kemenkes Bengkulu)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Nov 2022

Abstract

Stunting is a condition where toddlers have a body length or height that is less than their age. Stunting can have an impact on growth and development both in the long term and, so it needs prevention or treatment. Posyandu cadres play an important role in preventing and overcoming stunting in the community. This activity aimed to provide education to posyandu cadres about early detection of stunting, stimulation of growth  and development and balanced nutrition of toddlers. The method used were  education through lectures and discussions, simulation practices, and mentoring cadres to families of stunting toddlers. The activity was attended by 10 cadres and assistance to 20 mothers of stunting toddlers. The data obtained showed an increase in the knowledge and skills of cadres and mothers of stunting toddlers regarding early detection of stunting, stimulation of growth and development, and balanced nutrition in toddlers. Empowerment of posyandu cadres needs to be carried out on an ongoing basis, especially as an effort to improve the knowledge and skills of cadres, as an effort to prevent and deal with stunting.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jak

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Subject

Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

FOCUS AND SCOPE Jurnal Abdimas Kesehatan (JAK): Journal of community service which is expected to be a medium for delivering findings, innovations and application of scientific technology in the health sector supported by practitioners in the health sector. Jurnal Abdimas Kesehatan (JAK): a ...