The The Stunting Prevention Counseling Through Early Detection and Management of Pregnancy Disorders in Sukahaji Village, Sukawening, Garut

Qowiyyah, Atun
Hilman, Irfan
Luthfiyyah, Hasnaa
Urfa, Aghna
Permana, Elpan Gustian
Sarah, Siti
Rizalianti, Nayla Rahmiyya
Humaira, Yasmina Rihada
Afifah, Risa Asvia
Fauziyah, Fahmi
Kartika, Sumi Sulfia
Nuraini, Annisa
Rahman, Wildan
Syahla, Nazwa Alifah
Sofyan, Ananda
Fazri, Shintya Nur
Adiningsih, Sri Astuti
Paridwan, Angga
Januar, Ariel Hasnan
Saefulloh, Ade
Abdulloh, Syehhabudin
Nugraha, Elfa Widiyanto

Indonesian Journal of Community Empowerment
Vol 7 No 1 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Community Empowerment (Februari)

Stunting remains a major public health issue in Indonesia. In Sukahaji Village, 56 stunted children, 8 infant deaths, and 48 pregnant women at risk were recorded due to inadequate nutrition and maternal health monitoring. This activity aimed to improve the knowledge of pregnant women, prospective mothers, and health cadres regarding nutrition, pregnancy care, and early stunting prevention. Health education was conducted using a participatory approach through lectures, discussions, Q&A sessions, and educational media. Evaluation was carried out using pretest and postest instruments. Participants’ knowledge significantly improved; the “good” category increased frpm 31% to 69%, while the “poor” category decreased from 25% to 6%. Participatory health education effectively improved knowledge and has strategic implications for preventing stunting and reducing infant mortality in Sukahaji Village.