Surveilans Stunting dan Gizi Buruk pada Balita serta Edukasi Ibu Mengenai Pentingnya Gizi Anak sebagai Upaya Pencegahan dan Penanganan Stunting di Desa Jeporo, Wonogiri

Abstract

Stunting and malnutrition are problems in the development and growth conditions of children under five caused by a lack of nutrition and nutritional intake during the early growth period, especially in the first two years of a child's life. This activity aims to help prevent and reduce the incidence of stunting in Jeporo Village by increasing community understanding regarding the importance of nutritional intake. This activity was carried out through assistance in determining stunting and nutritional status based on anthropometry, as well as socialization of participants at Integrated Service Posts (Posyandu) for toddlers in a series of IPB KKNT-Innovation activities. Indicators of success were taken by conducting random tests on Posyandu participants in each hamlet in Jeporo Village. Indicators of success were obtained by administering pre-tests and post-tests to Posyandu participants. The results of anthropometric activities at the toddler Posyandu showed that out of 7 hamlets in Jeporo Village, there were toddlers who were indicated to be stunted (four children were very short/severely stunted, while 32 children were stunted). There were four children with poor nutritional status, ten children with overnutrition, and three children obese. The socialization activity influenced the level of understanding of the socialization participants (which consisted of groups of pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and mothers with toddlers in 7 hamlets in Jeporo Village) regarding stunting prevention by increasing the average score from 77.75 before to 90 after the activity. The authors hope this activity will continue so that Jeporo Village is free from stunting and the community can implement ways to handle and prevent it.