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PROGRAMS OF NUTRITION HEALTH WORKERS IN FIVE STUNTING VILLAGES IN TAKALAR REGENCY, INDONESIA: A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

Endah Triasty Diningrum, Aminuddin Syam, Abdul Salam, Veni Hadju

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ABSTRACT

Background: Acceleration in nutrition prevention programs is needed for better outcomes. Indonesia already has a regular program that can be reached at the village level. Implementation of the programs is expected to be far more effective with the assistance of professional health workers such as nutritionists.

The aim of this study was to better understand the intervention programs that had been chosen and implemented by nutrition health workers in stunting locus villages.

Methods: A descriptive qualitative design study was used. We purposively sampled 10 individuals that involved during the program: 5 village nutrition health workers, 1 field supervisor, 4 village cadres. Semi-structured results were conducted by direct in-depth face to face interviews.

Results: In total, two categories of programs were implemented: regular programs and innovative programs. To maximize the effectiveness of current programs in Indonesia, regular programs must be accelerated particularly the distribution of Taburia and iron supplementation. Innovative programs have succeeded in increasing community participation by collaborating with village heads and local religious leaders. The three programs were Cesboska program, 'Grebek Stunting!', and Arisan Rematri. In addition, regular home visits by nutrition health workers built emotional relationships with the locals.

Conclusions: Nutrition health workers are an accelerator in the process of analyzing and implementing appropriate interventions in five stunting locus villages in Takalar Regency. Programs in the form of education and supplementation are the most important factors chosen by nutrition health workers.

Keywords: Nutrition health workers, programs, stunting locus villages.