Abstrak: Angka kejadian stunting masih cukup tinggi di Sulawesi Barat yaitu sebesar 40,38% dan menempatkan provinsi ini menjadi provinsi tertinggi kedua di Indonesia yang memiliki balita stunting. Salah satu intervensi sensitif pada upaya pencegahan stunting adalah konseling menyusui yang dapat meningkatkan cakupan pemberian ASI Eksklusif. Tujuan kegiatan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan konseling pada kader Posyandu di daerah lokus stunting. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di Desa Laliko sebagai salah satu desa lokus stunting di Kecamatan Campalagian, Kabupaten Polewali Mandar, Sulawesi Barat. Mitra pada kegiatan ini adalah 12 kader Posyandu dan 22 ibu baduta. Adapun metode yang digunakan yaitu penyuluhan dalam bentuk ceramah, diskusi dan role-play . Materi yang diberikan tentang manfaat ASI Eksklusif dan keterampilan konseling dan disampaikan oleh tim Pengabdian Masyarakat Jurusan Gizi Poltekkes Kemenkes Mamuju. Kader dilatih dan melakukan identifikasi masalah dan role-play konseling secara langsung pada ibu balita. Pengabdian masyarakat ini berhasil meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan konseling pada kader serta meningkatkan rasa percaya diri mereka .Abstract: The prevalence of stunting is still quite high in West Sulawesi, which is 40.38%. It places this province as the second-highest province in Indonesia with stunted children. One of the sensitive interventions in stunting prevention is breastfeeding counseling which can increase the coverage of exclusive breastfeeding. The purpose of the activity was to improve counseling skills for Posyandu cadres in the stunting locus area. This activity was carried out in Laliko Village as one of the stunting locus villages in Campalagian District, Polewali Mandar Regency, West Sulawesi. The subjects of this activity were 12 Posyandu cadres and 22 under-two mothers. The methods used were lectures, discussions, and role-play. The material provided was about the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding and counseling skills and delivered by the Community Service Team of the Nutrition Department, Mamuju Health Polytechnic. Cadres were trained and carried out problem identification and role-play counseling directly to under-five mothers. This community service had succeeded in increasing the knowledge and counseling skills of cadres and increasing their self-confidence.
Posyandu cadres play an important role in assisting Public Health Center in carrying out the functions of implementing health efforts and have a strategic position to prevent stunting problems, especially in time the Covid-19 pandemic. This study aimed to describe the implementation of Integrated Health Post (Posyandu) in the working area of the Campalagian Health Center during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. This study qualitative used a phenomenology approach which was carried out in the working area of the Campalagian Health Center in July - September 2020. A total of 10 Posyandu cadres were the main informants. Data were collected through in-depth interviews for 60 – 90 minutes conducted at the homes of Posyandu cadres while still paying attention to health protocols. Cadres did not carry out Posyandu in April and May 2020 following local government regulations or in certain months when there was an increase in cases of Covid-19 in the area. In implementing the Posyandu during the pandemic, cadres made several innovations such as setting up emergency handwashing facilities, arranging visit schedules, and the distance of waiting chairs at the Posyandu, requiring them to bring their own sharoong from home for weighing toddlers and disinfecting the Posyandu room. In conclusion, cadres make innovations in the implementation of Posyandu during the pandemic such as preparing emergency hand washing facilities, arranging visit schedules and waiting chair spacing at Posyandu, requiring them to bring their own gloves and disinfecting the Posyandu room. The implementation of Posyandu during the Covid-19 pandemic can prevent an increase in nutritional problems in mothers and stunting problems in toddlers. Therefore, the local government is expected to support the implementation of Posyandu routinely such as ensuring the availability of PPE for posyandu cadres, mothers and toddlers. So that Posyandu can still be implemented while still observing health protocols.
A Breastfeeding is one of the significant components in preventing stunting among under-five children. Breastmilk contains immune substances and nutrients that are suitable for the baby's needs. Therefore, the implementation of early breastfeeding initiation and exclusive breastfeeding is crucial. However, during the Covid-19 pandemic, breastfeeding became quite a worry for mothers because they were worried about the transmission of the coronavirus from mother to baby. With a qualitative approach, this study aimed to explore the knowledge of Posyandu cadres and under-five mothers regarding breastfeeding during the Covid-19 pandemic. A total of 10 cadres and 20 under-five mothers were involved as main informants. All interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. The data were analyzed through three stages, namely coding, categorization, and determining the theme. This study shows that all informants stated that mothers can transmit the coronavirus to their babies through breast milk. Most of the informants stated that mothers who were positive for Covid-19 were not allowed to breastfeed their babies, including early initiation of breastfeeding. In addition, the informants also argued that under six months infants can be fed with formula milk if the mother is confirmed positive for Covid-19. Therefore, it can be concluded that the level of knowledge of Posyandu cadres and mothers of toddlers regarding breastfeeding during the Covid-19 pandemic is still low. Health workers need to carry out health promotions and education to the public about breastfeeding during the Covid-19 pandemic so that the achievement of breastfeeding remains on target.
Efforts to improve the nutritional status of families are not only by improving the quality of health services but also need to be accompanied by efforts to empower families towards independence. In general, obstacles to implementing stunting prevention in Indonesia are caused by weak program coordination at various levels, both the regional and central levels. This activity aimed to conduct cross-sectoral socialization and increase public knowledge about efforts to prevent stinting in community empowerment. The main targets of this activity are stakeholders across sectors and mothers of children under five. The method used is socialization, lectures, and discussions as well as demonstrations of making local MP-ASI. Participants across sectors were enthusiastic in the discussion and question-and-answer process. Participants from mothers of toddlers were able to demonstrate the manufacture of local MP-ASI. Stunting consultations at the village level need to be encouraged so that stunting prevention efforts can be carried out in synergy. ABSTRAK Upaya meningkatkan status gizi keluarga tidak hanya dengan meningkatkan mutu pelayanan kesehatan, tetapi juga perlu dibarengi dengan upaya pemberdayaan keluarga menuju kemandirian. Secara umum kendala dalam penyelenggaraan pencegahan stunting di Indonesia diakibatkan oleh lemahnya koordinasi program di berbagai tingkat baik di daerah maupun di tingkat pusat. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk melakukan sosialisasi lintas sektor dan peningkatan pengetahuan masyarakat tentang upaya pencegahan stunting pemberdayaan masyarakat. Sasaran utama kegiatan ini para stakeholder lintas sektor dan ibu balita. Metode yang digunakan adalah sosialisasi, ceramah dan diskusi serta demonstrasi pembuatan MP-ASI lokal. Peserta lintas sektor antusias dalam proses diskusi dan tanya jawab. Peserta dari kalangan ibu balita mampu mendemonstrasikan pembuatan MP-ASI lokal. Rembuk stunting di tingkat desa perlu digalakkan agar upaya pencegahan stunting dapat dilakukan secara bersinergi.
Abstrak: Pada awal merebaknya virus corona, ada begitu banyak pertanyaan dan kekhawatiran tentang dampak Covid-19, termasuk implikasinya terhadap praktik menyusui dan PMBA. Sementara itu pelayanan kesehatan publik termasuk di Posyandu menyebabkan ibu menjadi kesulitan mendapatkan informasi yang valid secara langsung dari kader Posyandu. Oleh karena itu kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan kader posyandu dan ibu balita tentang praktik pemberian makanan pada bayi dan anak (PMBA) di masa pandemi Covid-19. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dilakukan dalam tiga tahap, yaitu 1) tahap persiapan, 2) penyuluhan tentang praktik PMBA di masa pandemi Covid-19, dan 3) evaluasi dengan membagikan kuesioner post-test dan wawancara mendalam. Sebanyak 10 kader Posyandu dan 20 ibu balita yang lakukan sebanyak 4 kali selama bulan September-Oktober 2020. Evaluasi peningkatan pengetahuan dilakukan melalui pemberian pre dan post-test yang dilakukan sebelum dan sesudah penyuluhan. Terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan peserta sebesar 36% dengan kategori pengetahuan cukup baik. Hal ini sesuai dengan tujuan kegiatan pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat ini yaitu untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan kader dan ibu balita di masa pandemi. Kegiatan edukasi dan promosi kesehatan dan gizi yang berkelanjutan perlu terus dilakukan dan lebih ditingkatkan khususnya selama masa pandemi Covid-19.Abstract:At the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, there were so many questions and concerns about the impact of Covid-19, including its implications for breastfeeding and IYCF practices. Meanwhile, public health services, including at Posyandu, makes it difficult for mothers to get valid information directly from Posyandu cadres. Therefore, this community service activity aimed to increase the knowledge of Posyandu cadres and under-five mothers about breastfeeding and IYCF during the Covid-19 pandemic. This community service was carried out in three stages, namely 1) the preparation stage, 2) counseling about ICYF practices during the Covid-19 pandemic, and 3) evaluation by distributing post-test questionnaires and in-depth interviews. There were 10 Posyandu cadres and 20 mothers that was conducted 4 times during September-October 2020. The evaluation of knowledge improvement was carried out through giving pre and post-tests which were carried out before and after counseling. There was an increase in the participants’ knowledge by 36% with a fairly good knowledge category. This is under the purpose of this community service activity which was to increase the knowledge of cadres and mothers during the pandemic. Sustainable health and nutrition education and promotion need to be carried out and further improved, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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