EDUKASI PERSONAL DAN PEMBERIAN PMT BAGI BALITA STUNTING DI DESA LANJAN MELALUI PENDEKATAN DOOR TO DOOR

Abstract

Stunting remains a major nutritional problem among children under five in Indonesia, including in rural areas such as Lanjan Village. This condition not only affects physical growth but also cognitive development and long- term productivity. The purpose of this activity was to improve mothers’ knowledge and practices regarding stunting prevention through personal education combined with supplementary feeding (PMT). The target participants were five mothers and their five stunted toddlers. The method used was a door-to-door approach, consisting of personalized education, participatory discussion, and the provision of PMT to support daily nutrition. The results showed that mothers actively participated and shared challenges, particularly related to picky eating behavior and irregular eating moods in children. Feedback indicated increased knowledge, awareness, and motivation among mothers to implement balanced nutrition in daily feeding practices. In conclusion, a personal and participatory educational approach combined with supplementary feeding is effective in increasing mothers’ knowledge and motivation while addressing real challenges in child feeding, thus supporting stunting prevention in rural communities

ABSTRAK

Stunting masih menjadi masalah gizi utama pada anak balita di Indonesia, termasuk di wilayah pedesaan seperti Desa Lanjan. Kondisi ini tidak hanya memengaruhi pertumbuhan fisik tetapi juga perkembangan kognitif dan produktivitas jangka panjang. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan dan praktik ibu terkait pencegahan stunting melalui edukasi personal yang dikombinasikan dengan pemberian makanan pendamping tambahan (PMT). Sasaran kegiatan adalah 5 ibu dan 5 balita stunting. Metode yang digunakan yaitu pendekatan door to door melalui edukasi personal, diskusi partisipatif, serta pemberian PMT sebagai dukungan gizi sehari- hari. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa ibu balita berpartisipasi aktif serta mengemukakan tantangan, terutama terkait perilaku picky eater dan mood makan anak yang tidak teratur. Umpan balik menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan, kesadaran, dan motivasi ibu dalam menerapkan gizi seimbang pada pola makan balita. Kesimpulannya, pendekatan edukasi personal yang partisipatif dengan pemberian PMT terbukti efektif meningkatkan pengetahuan dan motivasi ibu sekaligus menjawab tantangan nyata dalam pemberian makan, sehingga mendukung upaya pencegahan stunting di masyarakat pedesaan.