Early detection of health problems in early childhood
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Preschool-aged children are at risk of various health problems. This community empowerment initiative aims to conduct early detection of health issues in young children while simultaneously educating teachers on simple anthropometric measurements. The activities included mentoring in child anthropometric measurements, health examinations, and discussions of health examination results. The findings from the examination of 58 young children revealed that the most common health problems were dental caries and tonsillitis. Additionally, teachers demonstrated competence in conducting anthropometric measurements, but their capacity for data interpretation needs further improvement. Parental involvement, teacher capacity enhancement, and regular health check-ups are crucial factors in monitoring children's health.
Source: Community Empowerment
DOI: 10.31603/ce.12148
Authors: Merita Arini, Harumi Iring Primastuti
Institution: Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta
Language: English
Subfield: Speech and Hearing
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409078571