Pelatihan Deteksi Dini Stunting pada Kader

  • Julhana Departement Keperawatan, Poltekkes Kemenkes Mataram, Mataram, NTB, Indonesia
  • Indra Rahmad Jurusan Keperawatan, Poltekkes Kemenkes Mataram, NTB, Indonesia
  • Fadlurahmi Jurusan Keperawatan, Poltekkes Kemenkes Mataram, NTB, Indonesia
  • Lalu Arwan Darmajaya Jurusan Keperawatan, Poltekkes Kemenkes Mataram, NTB, Indonesia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70920/pengabmaskes.v4i1.445
Keywords: Stunting, Posyandu Cadres, Anthropometric Training, Early Detection, Community Empowerment

Abstract

Stunting remains a critical public health challenge in Indonesia, necessitating strengthening community-level detection capacity. This study aimed to improve the knowledge and skills of Posyandu (Integrated Service Post) cadres in early stunting detection. The community service program involved 30 Posyandu cadres in Jatibaru Village, Asakota District, Bima City. The intervention used a multi-method approach consisting of interactive lectures, educational booklets, animated video presentations, simulation exercises, and hands-on anthropometric practice. Evaluation used pre- and post-test questionnaires to assess knowledge gains and an observation checklist based on WHO standards to evaluate anthropometric competency. Data were analyzed using a paired t-test. Results showed a significant increase in the mean knowledge score from 58.3 to 87.5 (p < 0.001), with cadres achieving good knowledge increasing from 13.3% to 90.0%. Anthropometric competency levels reached 96.7% for digital scale use, 93.3% for mid-upper arm circumference measurement, 86.7% for length measurement using a measuring board, and 83.3% for growth chart interpretation. This training program effectively improved the cadres' cognitive and psychomotor competencies, supporting community-based stunting prevention and early detection efforts.

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2026-08-03
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Julhana, Indra Rahmad, Fadlurahmi, & Lalu Arwan Darmajaya. (2026). Pelatihan Deteksi Dini Stunting pada Kader . Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Cendikia Jenius, 4(1), 10-19. https://doi.org/10.70920/pengabmaskes.v4i1.445
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