Pencegahan Stunting Berbasis Pemberdayaan Kader Bina Keluarga Balita

Abstract

Stunting remains a public health problem in Indonesia, although its prevalence declined from 21.6% in 2022 to 19.8% based on the 2024 National Indonesian Nutritional Status Survey (SSGI) conducted by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia. Kampar Regency, Riau Province, has shown positive progress, with a decrease in stunting prevalence from 25.7% in 2023 to 14.5% in 2024; however, accelerated efforts are still required to achieve the national target. One strategy considered effective is the empowerment of Bina Keluarga Balita (BKB) cadres as frontline agents in stunting prevention. This community service activity aimed to improve the knowledge and skills of BKB cadres through educational sessions and practical training in monitoring toddler growth and development. The methods included socialization activities, two training sessions, and hands-on practice using the Developmental Pre-Screening Questionnaire (Kuesioner Pra Skrining Perkembangan/KPSP) and the Child Development Card (Kartu Kembang Anak/KKA), involving 16 active Posyandu cadres. Pre-test and post-test evaluations showed an increase in the average knowledge score from 68 to 80. All cadres were also able to correctly simulate the completion of the KKA, enabling its application in community-based toddler monitoring. Participant characteristics indicated that most cadres were aged 30–50 years, had a senior high school education, and had served as cadres for more than five years, supporting their readiness as facilitators. These findings demonstrate that empowering BKB cadres is effective in enhancing cadre capacity, strengthening collaboration with health workers and village governments, and contributing to the acceleration of stunting reduction in Ranah Singkuang Village.