Amerta Nutrition
Vol. 7 No. 2SP (2023): AMERTA NUTRITION SUPPLEMENTARY EDITION Special 3rd Amerta Nutrition Conferenc

Eksplorasi Peran Kader Posyandu Terhadap Capaian Program Puskesmas Dalam Menurunkan Kejadian Stunting: Eksplorasi Peran Kader Posyandu terhadap Capaian Program Puskesmas dalam Menurunkan Kejadian Stunting

Ike Fitrah Atul Chabibah (Midwivery Department, Faculty of Health Science, Universitas Muhammadiyah Manado, Manado, Indonesia)
Rakhmawati Agustina (Public Health Department, Faculty of Sport Science and Public Health, Universitas Negeri Manado, Minahasa, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2023

Abstract

Background: Cadre Management is an implementation of the 3rd pillar of handling stunting. The role of good cadres influence the toddlers nutritional status because they become motivators and educators. Through Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat (SWOT) analysis, cadre is an appropriate strategy to reduce stunting. Objectives: To explore the role of cadres through Lawrence Green Theory in the stunting reduction program in the Wori Community Health Center. Methods: Qualitative research with a case study approach in the Wori Community Health Center working area. Total informants were 15 and they were selected by using purposive sampling. Data collection techniques used in-depth interviews, Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and observation. The research instrument used interview guides, camera and voice recorders. Data processing used open code. Results: The predisposing factors are cadre’s motivation and skills to reduce stunting rates. The supporting factors are community health centers and village supports. The obstacles are mothers with stunted toddlers received information difficulty and absence in Posyandu, but this problem can be overcome by cadres' communication skills. Conclusions: The role of cadres is important and strategic to reduce stunting. The internal and external factors support keep cadres enthusiastic in carrying out their duties. The importance of regular training and refreshing can improve their knowledge.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

AMNT

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Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health Other

Description

Amerta Nutrition (p-ISSN:2580-1163; e-ISSN: 2580-9776) is a peer reviewed open access scientific journal published by Universitas Airlangga. The scope for Amerta Nutrition include: public health nutrition, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, food science and food service management. ...