UPAYA PENINGKATAN KESADARAN MASYARAKAT TENTANG STUNTIING SERTA PENERAPAN POLA HIDUP BERSIH DAN SEHAT DI DESA SUROJOYO

Abstract

Stunting is a significant health problem in Indonesia, especially in rural areas. Efforts to prevent stunting in a village involve various strategies that are integrated with the local community. Here are some of the main steps in efforts to prevent stunting in the village: 1. Introduction of Healthy Food: Socialization of healthy and nutritious food for mothers and toddlers is an important step. Simple food that can be made by mothers themselves can help increase adequate and balanced nutritional intake, 2. Nutrition and Health Monitoring: Monitoring the nutrition and health of toddlers during critical periods, such as the pregnancy period, postpartum period, and the period after birth, is very important to prevent stunting, 3. Community Empowerment: Community empowerment through communication of information and education about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and good nutrition can increase public awareness about stunting. Families and local communities must be involved in stunting prevention efforts, 4. Good Health Services: Better access to health care, including promotion of exclusive breastfeeding and nutritional support during pregnancy, is essential to prevent stunting, 5. Prevention and Control Programs: Programs such as providing additional food (PMT), milk, and Vortivit rice can help overcome stunting. In addition, assisting mothers in childbirth for early breastfeeding incision (IMD) and assisting cadres and officers in providing exclusive breastfeeding are also effective. With an integrated strategy and involving various parties, stunting prevention efforts in a village can be effective in reducing stunting rates and improving the quality of human resources for the next generation.