Nutrition Education Strategies in the Effort to Reduce Stunting by Health Workers in Lalangon Village, Sumenep

Netty Dyah Kurniasari (Universitas Trunojoyo Madura)
Abd Wahid (Universitas Trunojoyo Madura)
Iriani Ismail (Universitas Trunojoyo Madura)
Yuliana Rakhmawati (Universitas Trunojoyo Madura)
Prita Dellia (Universitas Trunojoyo Madura)
Ana Tsalitsatun Ni'mah (Universitas Trunojoyo Madura)
Nikmah Suryandari (Universitas Trunojoyo Madura)
Farida Nurul Rahmawati (Universitas Trunojoyo Madura)
Roos Yuliastina (Universitas Wiraraja)

Formosa Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (FJMR)
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): February 2026

This study aims to analyse healthcare workers' strategies to reduce stunting through nutrition education in Lalangon Village, Sumenep. This research employs a descriptive, qualitative approach, utilising in-depth interviews and observation. The research results indicate that nutrition education for the first 1000 days of life is vital in reducing stunting in Lalangon Village. Specific strategies are necessary in nutrition education to effectively communicate information to the public. Healthcare workers in Lalangon Village employ a combined socialisation method, utilising group communication through antenatal classes, posyandu, and toddler classes, as well as socialisation during PKK meetings. In addition, healthcare workers also provide education through personal counselling or Interpersonal Communication via home visits, self-examinations, and counselling via WhatsApp and telephone.