Efforts to Suppress Stunting Cases in Banyurasa Village, Taksimalaya Regency Through Education of Cadres and Posyandu Mothers

Abstract

Tasikmalaya Regency in West Java has been prioritized for stunting interventions, with Sukahening District as one of the focus areas. In July 2022, data from Sukahening Health Center reported a stunting rate of 22.65%, with Banyurasa Village at 21.85%. Factors contributing to stunting include poor clean and healthy living behavior (PHBS), inadequate birth spacing, suboptimal parenting, inappropriate breastfeeding and complementary feeding (MP-ASI), infectious diseases, and socio-cultural influences. This program aimed to empower Posyandu cadres and mothers to apply PHBS and prepare MP-ASI from local ingredients to reduce malnutrition, especially stunting and micronutrient deficiencies. Methods included counseling using B4S educational media (Playing, Learning, PHBS, Stunting Free), practical MP-ASI preparation, and knowledge assessment through questionnaires. Activities were conducted in collaboration with health workers and cadres. Results showed increased maternal knowledge and skills in PHBS and MP-ASI preparation, enhancing toddler nutrition and motivating mothers to improve child feeding practices