The Effect Of Training Using The Stunting Module On The Knowledge And Skills Of Cadres About Prevention And Handling Of Stunting At Tanoyan Health Center, Lolayan Regency, Bolaang Mongondow Regency

Abstract

Posyandu cadres are the main driver of all activities carried out at posyandu. The existence of cadres is important
and strategic, when the services provided get sympathy from the community, it will have positive implications for
community awareness and participation. The purpose of this study was to measure the effect of training using
modules on the knowledge of cadres in the prevention and treatment of stunting. The research method is quasiexperimental with a pre-test and post-test design. This research was conducted in the working area of the Tanoyan
Health Center with the subjects selected using the total sampling method, namely all 30 posyandu cadres. The
variables studied were the knowledge and skills of cadres before and after the intervention. The data were then
analyzed by univariate and bivariate. Results: The data shows that before being given training, a pre-test was
carried out with the results that 50.0% of cadres had less knowledge and 60.0% less skills after intervention in the
form of training and post-test for knowledge and good practice was 76.7%. The paried t test statistic test showed
that there was a significant increase in the knowledge and attitudes of posyandu cadres after the intervention p =
0.000, value (p <0.05). The conclusion there is an effect of training using modules on the knowledge and skills of
cadres in the prevention and treatment of stunting in the Tanayon Health Center Work area, Lolayan District,
Bolaang Mongondow Regency. Suggestion And the puskesmas are expected to always monitor the work of
posyandu cadres by assisting and providing education about stunting problems and correct anthropometric
measurements