Pemberdayaan Kesehatan Masyarakat Melalui Program KKN Sisdamas untuk Meningkatkan Kesehatan Masyarakat di Desa Mekarsari Kecamatan Ciparay

Abstract

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memaparkan program kuliah kerja nyata untuk menurunkan prevalensi stunting, serta pelayanan keluarga berencana, kesehatan ibu dan anak di desa Mekarsari, kecamatan Ciparay melalui serangkaian kegiatan edukasi seperti promosi kesehatan dan pemberdayaan masyarakat. Kegiatan pencegahan stunting yang dilakukan meliputi pemberian vitamin A, obat cacing, pemberian makanan tambahan (PMT), serta memantau tumbuh kembang balita dan meeningkatkan status gizi atau kesehatan balita. Melalui pendekatan partisipatif diharapkan program ini dapat meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat akan pentingnya gizi seimbang dan mendorong perubahan perilaku upaya mencegah stunting.

Kata Kunci: Kesehatan Masyarakat, Stunting, Ibu dan Anak 

Abstract

This study aims to present a real work lecture program to reduce the prevalence of stunting, as well as family planning services, maternal and Child Health in Mekarsari village, Ciparay district through a series of educational activities such as health promotion and Community Empowerment. Stunting prevention activities carried out include the provision of vitamin a, deworming, supplementary feeding (PMT), as well as monitoring the growth and development of toddlers and improving the nutritional status or health of toddlers. Through a participatory approach, it is expected that this program can increase public awareness of the importance of balanced nutrition and encourage behavioral changes to prevent stunting.