Toddler growth and development monitoring training in efforts to prevent stunting incidents in Wonorejo Village, Sukoharjo Regency
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Stunting remains a significant problem in Indonesia, but early detection can prevent many cases. Regular monitoring of toddlers' growth and development is crucial. However, a common challenge is the lack of competency among community health workers (cadres) in performing this monitoring. This community service aimed to train posyandu cadres in monitoring children's growth and development using a hands-on, learning-by-doing approach. Training involved lectures, discussions, and practical application of anthropometric methods to assess nutritional status. Results showed a statistically significant increase in average knowledge scores from 64.52 ± 12.86 SD to 71.94 ± 16.00 SD. Despite this improvement, some cadres still require further training. This community service demonstrates that training can effectively increase posyandu cadres' knowledge of children's growth and development.
Source: Community Empowerment
DOI: 10.31603/ce.12326
Authors: Sunarti Sunarti, Iis Wahyuningsih, Endah Sulistiawati, Nuratul Mutmainnah, Erlina Aprilia Damayanti
Institution: Universitas Ahmad Dahlan
Language: English
Topic: Public Health and Nutrition
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4406589348