Education and Prevention of Stunting Among Mothers And Children In The Bencongan Indah Neighborhood: Penyuluhan dan Pencegahan Stunting Pada Ibu dan Anak Di Kelurahan Bencongan Indah

Maroloan Aruan; Diana Intan Gabriella Lusiana; Anastasia Aprilia Bramita; Kristina Stefiani Simorangkir

doi:10.57152/consen.v6i2.2853

Authors

Maroloan Aruan Universitas Pelita Harapan
Diana Intan Gabriella Lusiana Universitas Pelita Harapan
Anastasia Aprilia Bramita Universitas Pelita Harapan
Kristina Stefiani Simorangkir Universitas Pelita Harapan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.57152/consen.v6i2.2853

Keywords:

Child nutrition, GESLUR, community service, parenting, stunting

Abstract

Stunting is one of the major health problems in Indonesia caused by chronic malnutrition and inadequate parenting practices. This issue occurs in Bencongan Indah Village, where there was an increase in stunting cases from 15 to 38 children. The lack of parental knowledge regarding child nutrition and proper parenting became the main background for this community service activity. The implementation methods included educational counseling on stunting prevention and the role of parents in fulfilling children's nutritional needs, as well as nutritional education through the distribution of an egg-based recipe pocketbook (GESLUR program). The activity involved 50 participants and was conducted interactively using presentations and educational videos. Evaluation was conducted using a paired T-test statistical analysis on pre-test and post-test results, along with a satisfaction questionnaire. The results showed a significant increase in participants' knowledge (p < 0.01) regarding balanced nutrition and the golden age of children. Furthermore, the majority of participants stated that the materials were easy to understand, useful, and applicable in daily life. In conclusion, this educational activity is beneficial and statistically effective in improving the community's short-term cognitive knowledge regarding nutrition and stunting prevention.

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