Benih : Journal of Midwifery
Vol. 4 No. 01 (2025): Benih : Journal of Midwifery

Community Empowerment in Preventing Stunting in Children in Boang Manalu Village, Pakpak Bharat Regency

Tanjung, Widia Astuti (Unknown)
Violent, Violent (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 May 2025

Abstract

Community empowerment in preventing stunting must involve various parties, including local governments, health workers, community leaders, and families. This can be done by increasing access to quality health, nutrition, and sanitation services in Boang Manalu Village, Pakpak Bharat Regency. Health workers also have an important role in community empowerment. They can provide education and training to the community about the importance of balanced nutrition, introduction to complementary feeding, and the importance of a healthy diet. In addition, they can also monitor and evaluate the nutritional status of children in Boang Manalu Village, Pakpak Bharat Regency. Based on the results of a survey conducted on December 19, 2024 in Boang Manalu Village, Families need to be aware of the importance of preventing stunting and adopting a healthy and nutritious diet for their children. In addition, they need to access and health services related to stunting prevention, such as immunization, exclusive breastfeeding, and complementary feeding. By making community empowerment efforts in preventing stunting in Boang Manalu Village, Pakpak Bharat Regency, it is hoped that it can reduce the prevalence of stunting in the area. This has a positive impact on the growth and development of children in Boang Manalu Village, Pakpak Bharat Regency, as well as improving their quality of life and future.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Benih

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

Description

The scope of this journal includes, but is not limited to the research results of: Maternal Health, Pregnancy Labor, Post Partum, Child Health, Family Planning, Reproduction Health, Adolenscent Health, Pre-Conception Period, Pre Menopause - Elderly Health, Pathology, Emengency nursing, Maternity ...