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The Role of Health Workers in Preventing Stunting in Children Victor E D Palapessy; Rini Susanti; Nur Febrianti; Faridah Hariyani; Bambang Sucipto
Jurnal Ners Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023): APRIL 2023
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jn.v7i1.13139

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The goal of this study was to find out what health workers can do to stop children from being too short for their age in villages. The method in this study is a qualitative research method with a type of literature study. The library research steps to be carried out in this study include: a) preparing equipment; b) compiling a work bibliography; c) managing time; d) reading and making research notes. In this study, data sources were obtained from relevant literature, such as books, journals, or scientific articles related to the selected topic. The data collection technique used in this library research is to find data about things or variables in the form of notes, books, papers or articles, journals, and so on. The research instrument used by researchers is a check-list list of research material classifications based on the focus of the study, writing schemes and maps, and research note formats. The data analysis technique used in content analysis research The results of this study show that the role of health workers in preventing stunting in the village has a very strategic role, in which these roles include: a. increasing awareness and education about the importance of balanced nutrition in children and families; b. identifying children who are at risk of experiencing stunting; c. providing a growth and nutrition monitoring program; d. providing appropriate nutritional supplements; and e. providing support and counseling for pregnant and lactating women. In addition, the role of health workers is to provide counseling on health and nutrition in the community, assist UKS in schools, and optimize community health centers (PUSKESMAS) by improving administration and providing medical equipment.
Penyuluhan Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat di Kecamatan Minasatene Kabupaten Pangkajene Kepulauan Rini Susanti; Ali Imran; Anjar Briliannita; Akbar Akbar; Yermi Yermi; Muslimin B; Rahmat Pannyiwi; Djusmadi Rasyid
Sahabat Sosial: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 1 No. 3 (2023): Sahabat Sosial: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat (Juni)
Publisher : Asosiasi Guru dan Dosen Seluruh Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59585/sosisabdimas.v1i3.70

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Clean and healthy living behavior is a behavior that is practiced by students, teachers and the school community on the basis of awareness as a result of learning, so that independently they are able to prevent disease, improve their health, and play an active role in creating a healthy environment. Early learning given at school age helps in instilling awareness of the importance of cleanliness as an effort to maintain health. School-age children are a critical age group, because at that age a child is vulnerable to health problems. In addition to being vulnerable to health problems, school-age children are also in a condition that is very sensitive to stimuli so that they are easily guided, directed and instilled good habits, including clean and healthy living habits. Community service activities in Biraengng Village, Minasatene District, Pangkep Regency were carried out well in one meeting, namely on May 16 2023 which was attended by around 35 participants. Participants in this service are school-age children. This PKM aims to provide information for students about PHBS at SD Negeri Pangkep. The implementation method is carried out with counseling and simulations on how to wash hands and brush your teeth properly. PHBS counseling for school children at Pangkep Public Elementary School ran smoothly, all participants were very enthusiastic about participating in this PKM activity.