Knowledge of early stunting detection among posyandu cadres and mothers of under-five children: A cross-sectional study in Jambi city
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Abstract
Stunting remained a persistent public health problem in Jambi City, and Tanjung Sari Village recorded the highest number of stunted toddlers within its community health center working area. Since Posyandu cadres and mothers of toddlers served as the two key actors responsible for early stunting detection, this study analyzed the knowledge levels of both groups regarding early detection of stunting in that village. A quantitative descriptive design with a cross sectional approach was applied. Total sampling was used to enroll thirty five active Posyandu cadres, while seventy five mothers of toddlers were selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires that had been tested for validity and reliability, and were analyzed univariately. The results showed that most cadres, sixty eight point six percent, and most mothers, fifty eight point seven percent, had a high level of knowledge. However, both groups demonstrated weaker understanding in specific technical areas, cadres in interpreting child growth curves and mothers in recognizing physical signs of stunting and determining the appropriate timing for complementary feeding. These complementary gaps suggested that generally adequate knowledge alone had not been sufficient to lower the stunting burden in the study area. The findings indicated a need for targeted, technically focused, and jointly delivered training for cadres and mothers to strengthen community based early stunting detection efforts in Jambi City.
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Pramesti, A. G., Sukandar, I., Justitia, B., Fetritura, Y., & Hardiningsih, D. T. (2026). Knowledge of early stunting detection among posyandu cadres and mothers of under-five children: A cross-sectional study in Jambi city. International Journal on Health and Medical Sciences, 4(3), 163–172. https://doi.org/10.35335/healmed.v4i3.755
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Harahap, H., Aurora, W. I. D., Hanina, H., & Wida, T. (2025). TEACHING COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING AND SCREENING OF TODDLER GROWTH AT OLAK KEMANG HEALTH CENTER. Medical Dedication (medic): Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat FKIK UNJA, 8(1), 47-51.
Harahap, H., Aurora, W. I. D., Hanina, H., & Wida, T. (2025). TEACHING COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING AND SCREENING OF TODDLER GROWTH AT OLAK KEMANG HEALTH CENTER. Medical Dedication (medic): Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat FKIK UNJA, 8(1), 47-51.
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Puspasari, A. (2021). Skrining Status Gizi Anak Usia Sekolah Dasar Komunitas Suku Anak Dalam Di Desa Nyogan, Muaro Jambi. Medical Dedication (Medic): Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat FKIK UNJA.
Puspasari, A., Maharani, C., Syauqy, A., Fitri, A. D., Shafira, N. N. A., Enis, R. N., ... & Amatullah, A. (2025). KNOWLEDGE TO PRACTICE: ENHANCING POSYANDU CADRES’COMPETENCE IN METABOLIC SYNDROME SCREENING AND EDUCATION. Medical Dedication (medic): Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat FKIK UNJA, 8(2), e0003-e0003.
Rinayati, R., Nisrina, S. F., Harsono, H., & Santoso, S. (2023). Peningkatan Keterampilan Kader Posyandu dalam Deteksi Stunting sesuai Permenkes Ri Nomor 2 Tahun 2020. Jurnal Kreativitas Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM), 6(2), 575-587.
Rochmawati, L., Kuswanti, I., & Melina, F. (2023). Edukasi dan pemantauan pertumbuhan pada balita sebagai upaya deteksi dini risiko stunting melalui pendampingan di posyandu. Pengabdian Masyarakat Cendekia (PMC), 2(2), 48-51.
Rohmah, F. N., & Arifah, S. (2021). Optimalisasi peran kader kesehatan dalam deteksi dini stunting. BEMAS: Jurnal Bermasyarakat, 1(2), 95-102.
Saharuddin, S. (2020). Peningkatan pengetahuan kader posyandu tentang deteksi dini stunting melalui pelatihan. Journal of Health Education and Literacy, 3(1), 27-33.
Shafira, N. N. A., Enis, R. N., Maharani, C., Fitri, A. D., Perkasa, T. A. B., Amatullah, A., & Hasmita, D. (2025). Improving The Knowledge and Skills of Posyandu Cadres Regarding Diabetes Mellitus: An Efforts to Strengthen Primary Service Integration at the Tahtul Yaman Community Health Centre, Jambi City. Medical Dedication (medic): Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat FKIK UNJA, 8(2), e0002-e0002.
Shafira, N. N. A., Enis, R. N., Puspasari, A., Maharani, C., & Tarawifa, S. (2024). Sedentary lifestyle: skrining potensi risiko kesehatan pada civitas akademika Universitas Jambi tahun 2024. Medical Dedication (medic): Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat FKIK UNJA, 7(2), 129-135.
Shafira, N. N. A., Tarawifa, S., Puspasari, A., & Maharani, C. (2023). Asesmen dan edukasi pola asupan nutrisi sebagai upaya pencegahan anemia pada wanita usia subur di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Simpang Duren Jambi. Medical Dedication (medic): Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat FKIK UNJA, 6(2), 108-113.
Sitorus, S. B. M., Longgupa, L. W., & Noya, F. (2022). Pemberdayaan Kader Posyandu dan Ibu dalam Pencegahan dan Deteksi Dini Stunting pada Baduta: Empowerment of Posyandu Cadres and Mothers in the Prevention and Early Detection of Stunting in Baduta. Poltekita: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat, 3(1), 60-70.
Sitorus, S. B. M., Parwata, N. M. R. N., & Noya, F. (2021). Pengaruh Pendampingan Terhadap Pengetahuan dan Keterampilan Kader Posyandu dalam Deteksi Dini Stunting. Poltekita: Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan, 15(3), 283-287.
Utario, Y., Misniarti, M., & Haryani, S. (2022). Pemberdayaan Kader Posyandu tentang Deteksi Dini Stunting, Stimulasi Tumbuh Kembang dan Gizi Seimbang Balita. Jurnal Abdimas Kesehatan (JAK), 4(3), 519-524.
Wibowo, S. S., & Chuvita, L. (2023). Perancangan rekam kesehatan personal (rkp) untuk deteksi dini cegah stunting pada balita di posyandu. Jurnal Endurance, 8(1), 1-8.
Yulaikhah, L., Kumorojati, R., Puspitasari, D., & Eniyati, E. (2020). Upaya pencegahan stunting melalui deteksi dini dan edukasi orangtua dan kader posyandu di dukuh gupak warak desa sendangsari pajangan bantul yogyakarta. Journal of Innovation in Community Empowerment, 2(2), 71-78.
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