Bhaswarendra Guntur H., Muklas Ary Sona, Alfin Yuli Dianto

Deteksi Dini dan Edukasi Pencegahan Stunting melalui Posyandu dan Kelas Ibu Balita di RA Madania Joho Pace Nganjuk

Introduction

Deteksi dini dan edukasi pencegahan stunting melalui posyandu dan kelas ibu balita di ra madania joho pace nganjuk. Deteksi dini & edukasi pencegahan stunting terintegrasi di RA Madania, Nganjuk, lewat Posyandu & Kelas Ibu Balita. Turunkan risiko stunting 8%, tingkatkan pengetahuan ibu 25%. Model kolaborasi efektif.

Abstract

The integrated early stunting detection and education program at RA Madania Joho Pace combines Posyandu services and Mother-Toddler Classes to identify and address at-risk children. Key activities include monthly anthropometric screenings (weight/height, mid-upper arm circumference) conducted by trained teachers, followed by spiritually contextualized nutrition education for mothers. Measurement data is digitally shared with Posyandu for risk mapping, while collaborative nutrition sessions (teachers-cadres-nutritionists) teach the use of local nutrient-rich foods like eggs and fish. This integration model achieved an 8% reduction in stunting-risk cases and a 25% increase in maternal knowledge. Primary challenges were low father participation (15%) and limited measurement tools. The program demonstrates school-Posyandu collaboration as an effective stunting prevention strategy for rural Indonesia.

Review

The paper, "Deteksi Dini dan Edukasi Pencegahan Stunting melalui Posyandu dan Kelas Ibu Balita di RA Madania Joho Pace Nganjuk," presents a highly relevant and integrated approach to stunting prevention in a rural Indonesian setting. The initiative's strength lies in its innovative collaboration, leveraging the existing structures of Posyandu and Mother-Toddler Classes within a school environment (RA Madania). Empowering trained teachers to conduct monthly anthropometric screenings and deliver spiritually contextualized nutrition education, alongside digital data sharing with Posyandu, showcases a practical and localized model. The focus on utilizing readily available, nutrient-rich local foods like eggs and fish further enhances the program's sustainability and cultural appropriateness. The reported outcomes are encouraging, indicating a tangible impact with an 8% reduction in stunting-risk cases and a notable 25% increase in maternal knowledge. These results strongly suggest the efficacy of this integrated school-Posyandu model as a viable strategy for early detection and prevention efforts at the community level. The transparent acknowledgment of key challenges, specifically the low father participation (15%) and limitations in measurement tools, provides valuable insight into the practical realities of implementing such programs and highlights crucial areas for future program refinement and resource mobilization. While the abstract provides compelling evidence of the program's potential, a full journal article would benefit from a more detailed methodological exposition, including specific timelines, participant demographics, and statistical rigor of the reported changes. Further exploration into the qualitative aspects of the program, such as the mechanisms behind the knowledge increase and risk reduction, along with strategies to address the identified challenges, would strengthen its broader applicability. Nevertheless, this abstract effectively outlines a valuable, context-specific intervention that demonstrates the critical role of multi-sectoral collaboration in combating stunting and improving child health outcomes in similar rural contexts.

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