Pemberdayaan Kader Posyandu dalam Upaya Mencegah Terjadinya Stunting di Kelurahan Tempurejo Kecamatan Ngletih Kota Kediri

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ABSTRAK

Stunting merupakan masalah gizi kronis yang berdampak pada pertumbuhan anak dan menjadi prioritas pembangunan nasional karena prevalensinya tinggi di negara berkembang, termasuk Indonesia. Pemberdayaan kader posyandu melalui peningkatan pengetahuan dan motivasi menjadi langkah strategis dalam upaya pencegahan stunting, khususnya pada periode 1000 hari pertama kehidupan. Untuk mengetahui efektivitas intervensi pendidikan kesehatan melalui media booklet dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan dan motivasi kader posyandu terkait gizi dan pencegahan stunting. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain quasi-eksperimen dengan pendekatan pre-test dan post-testpada 45 kader posyandu di Kelurahan Tempurejo, Kota Kediri. Intervensi berupa penyuluhan menggunakan media booklet dilakukan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan motivasi kader terkait gizi dan pencegahan stunting, dengan evaluasi sebelum dan sesudah intervensi menggunakan uji Paired Sample t-test. Peningkatan signifikan pada pengetahuan gizi (p = 0,000) dan motivasi kader dalam pencegahan stunting (p = 0,000) setelah intervensi menggunakan media booklet. Namun, peningkatan pengetahuan tentang stunting tidak signifikan secara statistik (p = 0,154), sehingga diperlukan penguatan strategi edukasi pada aspek tersebut. Intervensi menggunakan media bookletefektif meningkatkan pengetahuan gizi dan motivasi kader, namun belum optimal pada pemahaman stunting. Diperlukan strategi edukatif yang lebih interaktif dan aplikatif, seperti video, infografis, dan simulasi. Pelatihan berkala, partisipasi kader dalam penyusunan materi, serta evaluasi rutin penting untuk menjaga efektivitas dan keberlanjutan program.

Kata Kunci: Pemberdayaan, Kader Posyandu, Pengetahuan, Motivasi, Stunting.

ABSTRACT

Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem that adversely affects child growth and remains a national development priority due to its high prevalence in developing countries, including Indonesia. Empowering community health cadres by enhancing their knowledge and motivation is a strategic effort to prevent stunting, particularly during the first 1,000 days of life. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of health education intervention using booklet media in improving the knowledge and motivation of posyandu cadres regarding nutrition and stunting prevention. A quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test approach was employed, involving 45 posyandu cadres in Tempurejo Subdistrict, Kediri City. The intervention consisted of structured health education sessions using booklet media, focusing on nutrition and stunting prevention. Data were collected before and after the intervention and analyzed using the Paired Sample t-test. There was a statistically significant improvement in cadres’ nutritional knowledge (p = 0.000) and motivation for stunting prevention (p = 0.000) following the booklet-based intervention. However, the increase in stunting-related knowledge was not statistically significant (p = 0.154), indicating the need for enhanced educational strategies targeting this aspect. The booklet-based intervention effectively improved cadres' nutritional knowledge and motivation but was less effective in enhancing their understanding of stunting. More interactive and practical educational strategies—such as videos, infographics, and field simulations—are recommended. Periodic training, active involvement of cadres in material development, and routine evaluation are essential to ensure the sustainability and impact of the program.

Keywords: Empowerment, Posyandu Cadres, Knowledge, Motivation, Stunting.