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

Atun Qowiyyah (Universitas Garut)
Irfan Hilman (Universitas Garut)
Hasnaa Luthfiyyah (Universitas Garut)
Aghna Urfa (Prodi S1 Farmasi FMIPA UNIGA)
Elpan Gustian Permana (Universitas Garut)
Siti Sarah (Universitas Garut)
Nayla Rahmiyya Rizalianti (Universitas Garut)
Yasmina Rihada Humaira (Universitas Garut)
Risa Asvia Afifah (Universitas Garut)
Fahmi Fauziyah (Universitas Garut)
Sumi Sulfia Kartika (Universitas Garut)
Annisa Nuraini (Universitas Garut)
Wildan Rahman (Universitas Garut)
Nazwa Alifah Syahla (Universitas Garut)
Ananda Sofyan (Universitas Garut)
Shintya Nur Fazri (Universitas Garut)
Sri Astuti Adiningsih (Universitas Garut)
Angga Paridwan (Universitas Garut)
Ariel Hasnan Januar (Universitas Garut)
Ade Saefulloh (Universitas Garut)
Syehhabudin Abdulloh (Universitas Garut)
Elfa Widiyanto Nugraha (Universitas Garut)

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.