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PROGRAM PEMBERDAYAAN ORANG TUA DALAM UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KESEHATAN ANAK STUNTING MELALUI PENGOLAHAN MENU BERGIZI DI KELURAHAN CIGADUNG

Introduction

Program pemberdayaan orang tua dalam upaya meningkatkan kesehatan anak stunting melalui pengolahan menu bergizi di kelurahan cigadung. Tingkatkan kesehatan anak stunting di Cigadung! Program pemberdayaan orang tua melatih pengolahan menu bergizi dari bahan lokal, efektif tingkatkan pengetahuan & status gizi anak.

Abstract

Stunting merupakan masalah gizi kronis yang ditandai dengan tinggi badan anak yang rendah dibandingkan standar usianya, akibat kekurangan gizi dalam jangka panjang. Berdasarkan data Survei Status Gizi Indonesia (SSGI) 2022, prevalensi stunting di Indonesia mencapai 21,6%, dan di Kota Bandung sebesar 19,3%. Kelurahan Cigadung, Kecamatan Cibeunying Kaler, merupakan salah satu wilayah dengan kasus stunting cukup tinggi. Kurangnya pengetahuan orang tua mengenai gizi seimbang, pola asuh, dan keterampilan mengolah makanan bergizi berbahan lokal menjadi faktor penyebab yang signifikan.Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan memberdayakan orang tua yang memiliki anak stunting atau berisiko stunting melalui pelatihan pengolahan menu bergizi berbasis bahan pangan lokal. Metode pelaksanaan meliputi penyuluhan gizi, demonstrasi pengolahan makanan, dan pendampingan rumah tangga selama tiga bulan (Mei–Juli 2025) dengan melibatkan 30 orang tua. Evaluasi dilakukan melalui pretest dan post-test pengetahuan gizi, observasi penerapan menu bergizi, serta pengukuran status gizi anak. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan rata-rata skor pengetahuan gizi dari 54,3 menjadi 82,8 (peningkatan 52,5%), penerapan variasi menu bergizi oleh 90% peserta, dan perbaikan status gizi pada 70% anak peserta sesuai kurva pertumbuhan WHO. Keberhasilan program dipengaruhi oleh metode pembelajaran interaktif, dukungan kader posyandu, serta pemanfaatan bahan pangan lokal yang terjangkau. Program ini terbukti efektif meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan orang tua, mengubah perilaku pemberian makan, serta memperbaiki status gizi anak. Model intervensi ini berpotensi direplikasi di wilayah lain dengan prevalensi stunting tinggi.

Review

This paper presents a compelling community-based intervention aimed at addressing stunting among children in Kelurahan Cigadung, a region identified with a high prevalence of this chronic nutritional issue. The abstract effectively outlines the significant problem of stunting, its prevalence in Indonesia and specifically in Bandung, and attributes key causative factors to a lack of parental knowledge regarding balanced nutrition, appropriate parenting practices, and skills in preparing nutritious meals from local ingredients. The program's objective to empower parents of stunting or at-risk children through practical training in local food processing is clearly articulated, setting the stage for a targeted and relevant intervention. The methodology employed is well-structured, incorporating nutrition education, hands-on food processing demonstrations, and a three-month period of household mentoring involving 30 parents. The evaluation strategy, utilizing pre- and post-tests for knowledge assessment, observation of dietary changes, and anthropometric measurements of the children, provides a robust framework for assessing the program's impact. The reported results are impressive and demonstrate significant positive outcomes: a substantial increase in parental nutrition knowledge (from 54.3 to 82.8), a high adoption rate of varied nutritious menus (90% of participants), and a notable improvement in the nutritional status of 70% of participating children according to WHO growth curves. The abstract also commendably highlights the key factors contributing to the program's success, including interactive learning, strong support from posyandu cadres, and the strategic utilization of affordable local food ingredients. Overall, this program presents an effective and replicable model for stunting prevention and intervention at the community level. Its success in simultaneously enhancing parental knowledge and skills, modifying feeding behaviors, and improving children's nutritional status underscores the importance of a holistic, practical, and culturally relevant approach. The emphasis on local food resources not only makes the intervention sustainable but also economically viable for broader implementation. This model holds significant promise for replication in other areas struggling with high stunting prevalence, making a valuable contribution to public health efforts in tackling this pervasive nutritional challenge.

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