PROGRAM SI GEMBUL (AKSI IBU PEDULI TIMBANGAN DAN KESEHATAN BALITA) UNTUK PENINGKATAN CAKUPAN D/S

Abstract

During this pandemic many toddler mothers are reluctant to bring toddlers to posyandu and maternal ignorance of the benefits of weighing toddlers in posyandu, either the knowledge or attitude of mothers and even maternal participation in weighing toddlers is still low. The purpose of this community service activity is to increase the coverage of D / S in posyandu toddlers. This method of community service begins by conducting a survey to record the target number of toddlers, Musyawarah Mufakat Desa (MMD), home visits for counseling on mothers and families. This activity was held at Ngulankulon Health Center in Trenggalek Regency on July 2, 2021 - August 23, 2021. This 'Si Gembul' activity runs quite smoothly because it has the support of the community and village officials, midwives and cadres from the problems found above, then an alternative problem is obtained by holding several activities aimed at reducing the problem of malnutrition in the village.

Keywords: Mother, scales, health, toddler