Darmabakti Cendekia: Journal of Community Service and Engagements
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020): JUNE 2020

UTILIZATION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION STUNTING THROUGH EMPOWERING HEALTH CADRES IN JEMBER DISTRICT

Anisah Ardiana (Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Nursing, University of Jember, Jember-Indonesia)
Alfid Tri Afandi (Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Nursing, University of Jember, Jember-Indonesia)
Ardiyan Dwi Masaid (Department of Agricultural Product Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, University of Jember, Jember-Indonesia)
Ninna Rohmawati (Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, University of Jember, Jember-Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jun 2020

Abstract

Background: Stunting is a problem that cannot be considered ordinary. Short toddlers (stunting) can occur due to poor nutrition and nutritional intake and lack of knowledge about stunting. Purpose: Transferring knowledge about how to prevent and manage stunting or short toddlers. Method: counseling and empowering health cadres by using tools such as LCD projectors and using leaflets and interactive discussions. Results: The implementation of this activity included advice and health cadre assistance in conducting health education to the community. Counseling for health cadres was done first to increase cadre knowledge. After that, support was given to health cadres to lead health education to the community around the village. Conclusion: After conducting mentoring activities on health cadres, which was a village program under the guidance of the University of Jember, it could increase the knowledge and motivation of cadres in conducting health education in the context of preventing and managing stunting infants.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

DC

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Economics, Econometrics & Finance Engineering Public Health Social Sciences

Description

Darmabakti Cendekia: Journal of Community Service and Engagements (DC) is a scientific journal in community service and engagements published by Faculty of Vocational Studies Universitas Airlangga. Darmabakti Cendekia has focused on activity report of community service and engagements in Health ...