Community Empowerment Strategy in Handling Efforts of Stunting in Malutu Village, Hulu Sungai Selatan

Abstract

This study aims to determine how the role of human development cadres (KPM) in handling stunting and community empowerment strategies in handling stunting in Malutu Village. The method used in this research is a combination research that combines quantitative methods and qualitative methods to be used together in a research activity, so that more comprehensive, valid, reliable and objective data are obtained. Data were collected by interview, area mapping and documentation. Interviews were conducted with key figures, namely the Head of Malutu Village, Posyandu Cadres, Human Development Cadres and Village Empowerment Assistants. The results showed that the problems faced by Human Development Cadres in handling stunting in Malutu Village were that the function of cadres was not optimal, the capacity building given their time was still limited so that field supplies were not sufficient and there was no further training and lack of public awareness about the dangers of stunting. The strategy in community empowerment programs in an effort to deal with stunting in Malutu Village is the strategy of SO or strength and opportunity. SO strategy is a strategy that is determined to get optimal effort. After knowing and taking advantage of the strengths, we can take full advantage of the opportunities that exist. Community empowerment strategies that can be carried out are using the available budget for optimal stunting management, increasing the capacity of human resources through support from the Hulu Sungai Selatan District Government and establishing communication between actors and making joint work plans in handling stunting.

Monitoring Obstacles of Toddlers Growth in Public Health Center Margahayu Raya Bandung City during the COVID-19 Pandemic: From Cadre Perspective

“…The lack of public awareness about the dangers of stunting also became a challenge for posyandu cadres in dealing with stunting cases in the area. 17 During the COVID-19 pandemic, cadres did not use the proper tools to measure toddler body height, which may affect the measurement results. 18 Body length and height should be measured using an infantometer and a stature meter, respectively.…”

Systematic Literature Review: Strategi Promosi Kesehatan Dalam Mencegah Stunting

“…8 Hamdie, N.A. et al 15 • Pemberdayaan masyarakat yang dilakukan dengan penyerapan anggaran • Peningkatan kapasitas sumber daya manusia melalui dukungan dari pemerintah kabupaten hulu sungai Selatan • Menjalin komunikasi antar pihak terkait • Membuat rencana kerjasama dalam penanganan stunting. 9 Januarti, L.F., Alvin., A.…”

“…Faktor eksternal meliputi faktor lingkungan fisik, sosial budaya, ekonomi, politik, kekerabatan, pendidikan, nilai, budaya dan teknologi. Penelitian yang dilakukan oleh Hamdie 15 menghasilkan konsep bahwa strategi pemberdayaan masyarakat di Desa Malutu dilakukan dengan analisis SWOT yang dengan meningkatan kapasitas sumber daya manusia melalui dukungan dari pemerintah kabupaten hulu sungai selatan dan menjalin komunikasi antar pihak terkait serta membuat rencana kerjasama dalam penanganan.…”

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

“…Community mobilization through cadres is the right strategy that can be used to reduce stunting. This strategy was obtained after a SWOT analysis was carried out which showed that posyandu cadres are the closest part of the community who have good communication skills even though in implementation they experience various obstacles both from internal cadres and external cadres 9 .…”