International Journal of Midwifery Research
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): International Journal of Midwifery Research

IMPLEMENTATION OF DIRECTOR GENERAL HEALTH REGULATION ON LOCAL FOOD SUPPLEMENTFOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND TODDLERSTO PREVENT STUNTING

Nur Alim Fatah (Unknown)
Peristiowati, Yuly (Unknown)
Wardani, Ratna (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Nov 2025

Abstract

Background: Stunting is a serious public health issue in Indonesia. To address this, the Directorate General of Public Health issued a technical regulation on the provision of local food-based supplementary feeding for pregnant women and toddlers. This study aims to analyze the implementation of Regulation No. HK.02.02/B/1622/2023 regarding this policy in Kediri Regency. Method: A qualitative case study approach was used, with purposive sampling of key informants including heads of community health centers, nutrition officers, cadres, pregnant women, and mothers of stunted toddlers. Data were collected through observations and interviews in July 2025. Ethical approval was obtained. Result: Findings show that the implementation of the supplementary feeding program using local foods positively contributes to stunting prevention among pregnant women and toddlers in Kediri. Program monitoring is conducted through regular recording, structured reporting, and periodic evaluation. Funding primarily comes from the Health Operational Assistance Fund (BOK), managed transparently by the health centers. Conclusion: the policy has been effectively implemented in several health facilities, making it a strategic effort to combat stunting in Kediri Regency, particularly through the distribution of locally based supplementary food.

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ijmr

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

Description

International Journal of Midwifery Research (IJMR) Publishes quantitative and qualitative original article, case reports and literature review in clinical and education in the field of Midwifery and Health Science focusing on antenatal care, birth, postnatal care, family planning, neonatal care, ...