Indonesian Journal for Health Sciences (IJHS)
Vol 9 No 2 (2025): September

ANALYSIS OF POSYANDU'S ROLE IN IMPROVING MOTHERS’ AWARENESS OF BALANCED NUTRITION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

Rizqiyyah, Maya Fathiyyatur (Unknown)
Irawan, Teguh (Unknown)
Indriyani, Yulis (Unknown)
Mutiara (Unknown)
Zahra, Gisya Ainnaya (Unknown)
Nasywa, Jauzatu (Unknown)
Aqila, Hasna Labibah (Unknown)
Putri, Soffy Aura (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Sep 2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of Posyandu in increasing mothers' awareness of balanced nutrition in Rowosari Village. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with 13 informants, consisting of 4 mothers of young children, 8 Posyandu cadres, and 1 midwife. The results of the thematic analysis based on role theory revealed five main indicators: role expectations, role performance, role pressures, role support, and evaluation-innovation. The findings indicate that Posyandu plays a crucial role as a center for community nutrition information and education; however, it faces challenges such as low mother participation, limited Posyandu cadres, insufficient training, and inflexible education schedules. Nevertheless, the cadres demonstrated initiative through practice-based educational innovations and digital approaches. This study emphasizes that the effectiveness of Posyandu is highly dependent on cross-sectoral support, cadre capacity, and contextual and interactive educational approaches.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJHS

Publisher

Subject

Nursing Public Health

Description

The Indonesia Journal for Health Sciences publishes articles that report novel findings of health in the areas of : Nursing Midwifery Public health Medicine Pharmacy Biochemistry Molecular biology related drug ...