Stunting is a serious issue in coastal communities, mainly caused by poor nutrition, low maternal education, limited healthcare access, and poor sanitation. This review looked at 20 studies from Indonesia and found that teaching mothers about healthy eating, using local nutritious foods, and involving community health workers like posyandu volunteers can help. Community-based … [Read more...] about Stunting in Coastal Communities in Indonesia: A Review
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Valuing community health workers (CHWs): Opportunity costs and out-of-pocket spending among CHWs in the Indonesian stunting prevention program
In Indonesia’s stunting prevention program, many community health workers (CHWs) work without a salary, handling tasks like monthly checkups, counseling, and home visits. This study interviewed 130 CHWs in rural Lombok to understand the financial burden they face. It found that over half were unhappy with the small payments they received. Their work was worth much more than … [Read more...] about Valuing community health workers (CHWs): Opportunity costs and out-of-pocket spending among CHWs in the Indonesian stunting prevention program
Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of community health workers’ nutrition intervention for stunting prevention in Burera District, Rwanda
Childhood stunting is a major health issue in Rwanda, and community health workers (CHWs) play a key role in preventing it. This study explored the challenges and support CHWs receive in delivering nutrition programs in Burera District. Barriers included lack of technology skills, financial struggles, and cultural beliefs, while strong government support, training, and … [Read more...] about Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of community health workers’ nutrition intervention for stunting prevention in Burera District, Rwanda
Stunting Prevention Assistance for Toddler Posyandu Cadres by Optimizing Local Food Ingredients in Lerep Village
Stunting, caused by chronic malnutrition, affects children's growth and development in Indonesia. A community service program in Lerep Village trained 20 community health workers on stunting prevention, including measuring child growth, preparing nutritious local foods like moringa-based meals, and using digital tools for data management. After three training sessions, 90% of … [Read more...] about Stunting Prevention Assistance for Toddler Posyandu Cadres by Optimizing Local Food Ingredients in Lerep Village
Factors related to the collaboration of cadres in stunting prevention
This study examined factors influencing collaboration among stunting cadres—community health workers trained to monitor and prevent stunting at the village level. Poor coordination and lack of proper communication tools have led to repeated and inaccurate data collection. The study, involving 63 cadres, found that trust, communication, agreement, and creating public value … [Read more...] about Factors related to the collaboration of cadres in stunting prevention