Engagement: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Vol 8 No 2 (2024): November 2024

Introduction of Torbangun Leaves as the Best Traditional Lactagogue and its Processing Innovations in Antasan Senor Village, Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan, Indonesia

Dwi Andrestian, Meilla (Unknown)
Dewi, Zulfiana (Unknown)
Mas'odah, Siti (Unknown)
Hapisah, Hapisah (Unknown)
Noraini, Noraini (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Nov 2024

Abstract

Torbangun leaves have been used by the Batak people in North Sumatra and have been scientifically proven to be the most effective lactagogue. Therefore, it is necessary to introduce the benefits of Torbangun leaves to improve welfare, and breastfeeding coverage in the working area of the East Martapura Health Center, Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan Province, especially in Antasan Senor Village as a Village Assisted by the Banjarmasin Health Polytechnic. The purpose of the activity is to educate Integrated Service Post (Posyandu) cadre members and pregnant women in the management of breastfeeding, introduction of Torbangun plants and development of processed Torbangun leaves. The methods implemented in this activity are education and practice. The target group is seven Posyandu cadres and three pregnant women. Although statistically insignificant, the activity has succeeded in improving the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of participants in the management of breastfeeding, the ability to cultivate Torbangun plants, and innovation of Torbangun leaves products as lactagogue. This activity has provided theory and practice to encourage awareness of breastfeeding, cultivation of Torbangun plants, and development of processed products of Torbangun leaves.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

engagement

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Religion Arts Humanities Education Social Sciences

Description

ENGAGEMENT aims to provide a forum for international researchers on applied Society Development and Engagement to publish the original articles. The scope of ENGAGEMENT are Society Development and Engagement. This journal contains research-based community service results such as PAR (Participatory ...