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Stunting was growth failure in children caused by chronic malnutrition or infectious disease, resulting in impaired physical and cognitive growth. This community service suggests using Moringa oleifera leaves to prevent stunting by making pudding. Moringa leaves are famous for their high nutritional value, containing vitamins A, C, and E and minerals such as calcium, iron, and protein. This community service program aims to increase the skills and knowledge of the community, especially pregnant women, in making Moringa leaf pudding and the importance of improving nutrition in pregnant women. The method used was descriptive, lecture, discussion and direct practice in making Moringa leaf pudding with village midwives, pregnant women at the posyandu in Loram Wetan Kudus village. The results of this community service activity can be seen from the increase in participants' knowledge and ability to make Moringa leaf pudding correctly according to the instructions that have been given previously. This community service activity concludes that participants can make Moringa leaf pudding independently and increase pregnant women's knowledge about the benefits of Moringa leaves, which are rich in nutrients and can be used to improve nutritional status to reduce the incidence of stunting.

Background: The elderly aged 60-69 years in Banda Aceh are 15,820. The coverage of the lowest number of elderly visits to elderly posyandu in the city of Banda Aceh is the Jaya Baru Health Centre (5.5%), the Lampaseh Health Centre (6.5%), and the Kuta Alam Health Centre (7.7%). Objective: This study aims to analyse factors related to the participation of the elderly in the Banda Aceh City Health Centre. Research Method: The type of research uses a cross-sectional design. The population in this study includes all older people in 3 (three) Banda Aceh City Puksesmas, namely Jaya Baru, Lampaseh, and Kuta Alam. The sample in this study amounted to 98 older people. Results: there was no relationship between accessibility and elderly posyandu participation (t= 1,356; p=0.176), there is a relationship between the availability of facilities and infrastructure and the participation of the elderly posyandu ( (t= 3.496; p=0.001), ), there was a relationship between motivation and support for elderly families (t=2.294; p=0.022), there was a relationship between the knowledge of the Posyandu program (t= 5.197; p=0.000), there was no relationship between the role of health workers and the participation of elderly posyandu at the Banda Aceh City Health Center (t=0.257; p=0.797), The factor that most affects the participation of elderly posyandu in Banda Aceh City is the knowledge of the posyandu program (t= 5.197; p=0.000). Conclusion: knowledge of the elderly posyandu program, the availability of infrastructure, motivation and support of elderly families affect the participation of posyandu in Banda Aceh City

One of the influences on the success of exclusive breastfeeding is the role of midwives, namely providing counseling on preparation for exclusive breastfeeding, Early Breastfeeding Initiation (IMD) during childbirth, how to do breast care during pregnancy and the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding. The purpose of Community Midwifery Intervention Practice is to educate in order to increase public awareness of the importance of exclusive breastfeeding and good and correct breastfeeding methods. The method of activity is through counseling by providing material directly using supporting media power points and booklets given to pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and grandmothers who take care of their grandchildren and discussions about the importance of exclusive breastfeeding and good and correct breastfeeding methods and there is an evaluation through pre and post-test with 10 questions. The results of 30 respondents can be seen from the pre-test with good knowledge of 9 people (30%) and after the counseling there was an increase in the results of the post-test with good knowledge of 30 people (100%), indicating an increase of 70%. with ρ value = 0.000 (ρ <0.05) meaning that there is an influence on the Importance of Exclusive Breastfeeding and Good and Correct Breastfeeding Methods and a t value of 8.226. In conclusion, there is an influence on increasing knowledge of the Importance of Exclusive Breastfeeding and Good and Correct Breastfeeding Methods after counseling at Posyandu Mawar Indah 02.

One of the major issues commonly found in Indonesia, particularly within communities, is the problem of unbalanced nutrition. This has contributed to a decrease in the function and performance of Posyandu by approximately 40%. Therefore, community support and equitable health development in every village are essential (Indrasari et al., 2024). This study is an analytical observational research with a cross-sectional design, conducted by four university students in RW 03, Babakan Village, Ciseeng Subdistrict, Bogor Regency, in January 2025. The method used in this community service project is health education, as we believe it to be an effective approach for increasing interest and participation in Posyandu, particularly among mothers with infants and toddlers. The researchers observed that many mothers already understand the importance of Posyandu, especially for the health of their babies and toddlers. However, based on data collected from Posyandu cadres prior to the counseling session, some mothers were still hesitant to bring their children to Posyandu, which hindered its effectiveness. After the counseling session, there was a noticeable improvement—mothers' knowledge increased, and their awareness of the importance of Posyandu was significantly enhanced (Hafifah & Abidin, 2020).

Based on initial observations in the field, pregnant women lacked awareness of participating in posyandu activities due to lack of knowledge and the location being considered too far.  The benefit of preventing hypertension for society is that it can reduce the maternal mortality rate (MMR) and infant mortality rate (IMR).  The aim of this education is to increase mothers' knowledge about preventing hypertension and reducing complications that occur in pregnant women. The activity method is carried out through counseling, providing direct material using media, posters and booklets as well as pre-tests and post-tests to measure knowledge about preventing hypertension in pregnant women. The results of this community service activity showed that there was a significant influence on increasing the knowledge of mothers with toddlers about the importance of posyandu for monitoring growth and development as evidenced by the pretest scores which showed that the number of people who had poor knowledge was 18 people (72.0%), and the results The post test showed that the number of people who had good knowledge was 7 people (28.0%). In conclusion, there is an impact on increasing pregnant women's knowledge about preventing hypertension preganant.

Anemia and chronic energy deficiency (CED) are common nutritional problems among pregnant women, adversely affecting maternal and fetal health. One effective strategy to address these issues is structured and targeted nutrition education. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a health education intervention in improving pregnant women’s knowledge regarding anemia and CED. The activity was conducted at Posyandu Anyelir, Labulia Village, involving 15 pregnant women. The method used included interactive lectures and group discussions. Participants’ knowledge was assessed through pretest and posttest evaluations. The results showed that before the education session, only 5 participants (33.3%) had good knowledge, which increased to 12 participants (80%) afterward. This significant improvement indicates that the applied educational methods were effective in enhancing understanding of anemia and CED prevention during pregnancy. In conclusion, the health education activity effectively increased pregnant women’s knowledge. It is recommended that similar programs be implemented sustainably in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to reduce the prevalence of anemia and CED in the community.  

High blood pressure is a problem that is widely suffered by the community, especially in Indonesia. Hypertension that is not detected early and treated properly can trigger coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, chronic kidney failure, blindness due to hypertensive retinopathy and peripheral arterial disease. The purpose of community service is to lower blood pressure in people with hypertension. It is hoped that through this activity it will be a source of information to increase the knowledge of people with hypertension about finger grip gymnastics techniques to lower blood pressure. The implementation method in this community service is to carry out finger grip gymnastics activities and before the activity, blood pressure measurements are carried out. This community service activity was carried out on people with hypertension aged >40 years as many as 36 elderly people at the Posyandu, Bogoarum Village, Plaosan District, Magetan Regency, East Java Province. The results of the blood pressure of people with hypertension who participated in finger grip gymnastics obtained pretest blood pressure with a mean blood pressure value of 157.78 / 92.22 mmhg. While the posttest blood pressure with a mean blood pressure value of 145 / 83.3 mmhg. It was concluded that there was a decrease between the pretest and posttest blood pressure values. This service is expected to be a preventive recommendation that can be given to hypertension sufferers, namely so that the community remains active in participating in finger grip gymnastics activities that can be done routinely at the integrated health post so that it can reduce the number of hypertension complications.

The purpose of this community service activity is to increase knowledge for mothers at the Garuda 04 Posyandu in Harapan Jaya Bekasi on how to use income to manage a balanced life between the needs of early childhood or toddlers and family needs. The results show that most members of the Garuda 04 Posyandu do not understand properly and correctly how to manage family income properly and correctly from the financial income they earn, such as the difference between needs and wants, budgeting, and the importance of saving and managing the fulfillment of toddler needs for the children they have. The training was conducted in one day with a participatory-educational approach and socialization. This method includes providing materials, group discussions, simulations, and reflections from each individual. The activities showed high active participation from participants and were actively involved in the discussions that were carried out. This socialization provides evidence that an experience-based approach can effectively increase understanding and awareness of the importance of financial management that they are facing.

Anxiety is  a reaction to fear of or in a situation, anxiety shows a tendency to perceive a situation as threatening or stressful (stressful situation), Immunization is a health service that aims to protect individuals from diseases that can be prevented by immunization is an important component of primary health services and plays a major role in reduce the mortality rate of toddlers. The purpose is to find out the corellation between maternal anxiety about AEFI and IDL completeness. A type of correlational analytical  research with a cross sectional research design.The research was conducted in Bulujaran Kidul Village on June 10, 2024 by collecting repondents for the posyandu event. The population was 173 respondents. The study used technique. So that the sample was obtained by 49 respondents using the slovin formula that meets the inclusion requirements. The instrument uses an emergency questionnaire and an IDL completeness questionnaire using a KIA book. Data analysis using Chi-Square. The results of the study used showed that of anxiety data in mothers were mostly in the severe category of 23 respondents (47%). and the behavior of IDL completeness was mostly incomplete in the category of 38 respondents (78%). The results of the Chi-Square test were obtained that the p-value = 0.002 so  that the p-velue value  ≤ α = 0.05. This shows the corellation  between maternal anxiety about AEFI and IDL completeness. It is hoped that mothers will gain knowledge about the importance of IDL for children's gaps in the future and it is hoped that mothers will support their families to always make good decisions.

Immunization is one of the most effective and efficient public health efforts in preventing diseases and reducing mortality rates in children such as smallpox, polio, tuberculosis, hepatitis B, diphtheria, measles, rubella, congenital rubella syndrome (CRS), tetanus, pneumonia (lung inflammation) and meningitis (inflammation of the brain membrane) (Nandi & Shet, 2020). Data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health in 2020 showed that vaccination coverage in the 3rd and 4th months was months. However, efforts can be made to increase child vaccination coverage to 80% and that does not include DT, MR2, and HPV vaccinations. As, measles data is only 45%, diphtheria-tetanus (DT) is around 40% (Indonesian Ministry of Health, 2021). To determine the relationship between maternal knowledge and the completeness of basic immunization in children at the Raden Omas Posyandu. This study uses a quantitative research design with a cross-sectional method. The population in this study consisted of mothers who had children aged 12 to 18 months at Posyandu Raden Omas, totaling 36 mothers. The statistical results showed a relationship between maternal knowledge and the completeness of basic immunization in children p-value (0.048). Most respondents had good knowledge, as many as 13 respondents (36.1%). Sufficient knowledge, as many as 13 respondents (36.1%). Insufficient knowledge, as many as 10 respondents or 27.8%. Most respondents had incomplete immunization, namely 18 respondents (50%).

Stunting is one of the nutritional problems that still occurs in Indonesia. Stunting treatment does not only refer to medical and nutritional aspects, but is also influenced by social and cultural factors, including the social stigma inherent in families with stunted children. This study aims to examine the forms of social stigma against stunting and its impact on prevention and handling efforts in Santur Village. A descriptive qualitative approach was used in this study with an in-depth interview method with parents, posyandu cadres, local health workers, and village officials. The results of the study show that stigma in the form of negative labeling and feelings of shame often hinder parents from accessing health services and being open to information related to child nutrition. This information shows the importance of a community-based approach that not only focuses on the medical aspect, but also targets changes in people's social views on stunting. By overcoming social stigma, it is hoped that efforts to prevent and handle stunting can run more effectively and comprehensively.

Mother is a leader in a family whose duties include managing the family's healthy food and drink needs. One of the nutritious drinks that must be consumed by family members is milk. However, many family members do not understand about pasteurization or heating and non-pasteurization in cow's milk. In milk that has undergone pasteurization, the number of bacteria is less than in milk that has not undergone pasteurization. This community service activity aims to provide an understanding to the mothers of the Posyandu in Celengan, Kaling, Tasikmadu, Karanganyar villages to find out about contamination in pasteurized and non-pasteurized milk, to provide counseling to the mothers of the Posyandu about pasteurized milk and non-pasteurized milk. The counseling method is carried out using the lecture method and explanations about pasteurized and non-pasteurized milk and bacterial contamination in milk with posters and power points. The results of this community service activity are that the mothers of the Posyandu understand the differences between pasteurized and non-pasteurized milk and the presence of more bacterial contamination in non-pasteurized milk. The conclusion of this community service activity is that Posyandu mothers can learn the benefits of pasteurized milk for the body.

The Elderly Posyandu plays a very important role in maintaining the health and quality of life of the elderly in the community. Family support plays a crucial role in encouraging the activity of the elderly to visit the elderly posyandu. The objective of this study is to determine the relationship between family support and elderly visits to the elderly posyandu in Environment 2, Pandu Village, Bunaken District, Manado City. The research uses a descriptive-analytical design with a cross-sectional method. The sample in this study consisted of 44 respondents using purposive sampling technique. Data collection on family support and posyandu visits was conducted using a questionnaire, and analyzed using the chi-square statistical test. The results of the study on family support showed that the most common type of family support was in the good category, with 26 respondents (59.1%), while the most frequent type of posyandu visits was in the active category, with 23 respondents (52.3%). The chi-square test result showed a p-value of 0.000, where < α 0.05. Conclusion there is The relationship between family support and elderly visits at the elderly posyandu in Environment 2, Pandu Village, Bunaken District, Manado City.

Stunting is a condition of growth failure in toddlers due to chronic malnutrition that occurs over a long period of time, especially in the first 1,000 days of life. Several major risk factors for stunting that are often found in Posyandu include the nutritional status of pregnant women, parenting patterns, exclusive breastfeeding, and environmental sanitation. To analyze the Identification of Risk Factors for Stunting in Toddlers: A Study in the Working Area of ​​the Aek Godang Health Center, North Padang Lawas. The type of observational study with a cross-sectional design, the study population was 139 people. This study used samples from all mothers who had stunted toddlers in Hulu Sihapas District, North Padang Lawas Regency, with the total sampling method. Data collection used a research questionnaire. Data were analyzed univariately, bivariate (chi-square), and multivariate (logistic regression) with the enter method. Newborn weight (p = 0.001) and healthy toilets (p = 0.001) significantly influenced the risk of stunting, with low birth weight and poor sanitation increasing the risk of growth disorders in toddlers. This study shows that newborn weight (p = 0.001) and healthy toilets (p = 0.001) have a significant effect on the risk of stunting in toddlers. Babies with low birth weight and environments with poor sanitation increase the likelihood of stunting. More attention is needed to monitor newborn weight and increase access to healthy latrines to reduce the prevalence of stunting. The government and health workers are expected to strengthen nutrition and sanitation programs at the community level. 

This study aims to assess the implementation of specific nutrition interventions in an effort to accelerate stunting reduction in Naitae Village, West Fatuleu Sub-district, Kupang Regency in 2023, as well as identify barriers and opportunities for improvement. The research method used was a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with key informants such as the Head of Puskesmas, program managers, Village Head, Posyandu cadres, pregnant women, and mothers of stunted toddlers and those who have completed the intervention. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis techniques through a process of categorization and source triangulation. The results showed that specific nutrition interventions in Naitae Village include the provision of Blood Addition Tablets (TTD), antenatal examinations, complete basic immunization, deworming, macronutrient supplements (PMT). The implementation of these interventions is generally in accordance with national guidelines, but there are still various barriers, such as unreachability of adolescent girls who are not in school, low compliance of pregnant women in consuming TTD, and limited access to services due to distance and local culture. In conclusion, although the intervention was implemented according to procedures, the success of the program was still constrained by individual, geographical, and socio-cultural factors. Efforts to increase education and cross-sector collaboration are needed to accelerate stunting reduction in the region.  

Maternal and child health (MCH) is a priority in health development, especially in preventing pregnancy complications that may endanger the lives of both mothers and babies. One way to reduce these risks is through routine antenatal care and early detection of complications. However, in some areas, pregnant women still lack understanding of the importance of regular antenatal checks. This community service activity aims to increase pregnant women’s knowledge about the importance of antenatal care and early detection of pregnancy complications at Posyandu Ester 24, a working area of Puskesmas Dua Puluh Tiga Ilir, Palembang, conducted from December 1 to 6, 2024. The activity involved counseling, free antenatal care checks, and training for healthcare workers. The results showed an improvement in pregnant women’s understanding of pregnancy danger signs and the importance of routine healthcare. Antenatal care successfully detected several health risk factors, such as anemia and chronic energy deficiency (CED), allowing for early intervention. Although the main challenge was motivating pregnant women to attend routine checks, the activity successfully increased participation in antenatal care and health education. It is hoped that this activity can serve as a model for other maternal and child health programs in the future.

When someone enters old age, symptoms such as senility or difficulty remembering new information often appear. This condition is known as dementia, a syndrome characterized by decreased cognitive function, behavioral changes, memory impairment, disorientation, and difficulty communicating and making decisions. This community service program aims to provide information and understanding about how to handle dementia that can be done at home. Activities are carried out through a counseling method consisting of a pre-test, education, and post-test, using leaflets and questionnaires containing questions to measure the level of understanding of participants. The results of the counseling showed an increase in participant knowledge, as seen from the comparison of the graph between the pre-test and post-test results. Education accompanied by brain gymnastics practices has been shown to have a positive impact on increasing participants' understanding of dementia and how to handle it. It is hoped that this counseling will continue to provide benefits to participants and can be applied in everyday life.

This study aims to measure the effectiveness of the Family Hope Program (PKH) in improving the welfare of poor households in Bekasi Regency. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the study focuses on an in-depth understanding of the perceptions and experiences of program beneficiaries. Data was collected through both closed and open-ended questionnaires distributed to 60 respondents, consisting of 50 Beneficiary Families (KPM) and 10 social facilitators. Data analysis was conducted using quantitative descriptive methods for the closed questionnaires, and thematic analysis for the open-ended responses and document study. The results show that more than 75% of respondents felt a positive impact in the field of education, while 72% regularly accessed health services such as Posyandu. Economically, 68% of respondents stated that the PKH assistance helped meet their basic needs, although it was not sufficient for long-term needs. Regarding implementation, 80% of respondents expressed satisfaction with the social facilitation provided, although administrative procedures and limited access in remote areas remain challenges. The conclusion of this study indicates that PKH has a significant social impact on poor households. However, the program’s effectiveness still needs improvement through streamlined administrative processes, adjustment of the aid amount, and greater attention to hard-to-reach areas so that the program’s benefits can be felt more evenly and sustainably.

Stunting, also known as growth failure in children, is a condition caused by a child's nutritional needs not being met for a long time, specifically during the first 1,000 days of life. The first 1,000 days of life are the first 270 days (nine months) in the mother's womb plus the first 730 days (two years) of a baby's life after birth. Education is a learning process aimed at developing the potential or quality of thought patterns and knowledge of an individual or group. One of the goals of education is to increase public knowledge. The target group for the first 1,000 days of life is pregnant women. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of education on pregnant women's knowledge about the first 1,000 days of life at the Tombulilato Community Health Center, Bone Raya District, Gorontalo City. The type of research used is Quasi Experiment with a two group pretest and posttest design approach. The sample in this study were 32 pregnant women in the intervention group and 32 in the control group. Data collection was done through a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using a paired T test with a 95% confidence interval (CI) and α <0.05. The results of the study showed that Educational Intervention had a significant effect on the knowledge of pregnant women (p = 0.000) in the First 1000 Days of Life in the Tombulilato Health Center area, Bone Raya District. It is hoped that more practical information will be provided to the community, especially prospective mothers, in preparing a quality next generation, especially in the First 1000 Days of Life. As well as optimizing Posyandu services, and involving the participation of families such as husbands and parents when socialization and information provision are carried out.

World Healt Organization (WHO) data estimates that 175 million children under the age of 1-5 years in the world are affected by malnutrition if efforts to reduce the prevalence of stunting continue continuously, projected to be 157 million by 2025. The purpose of the study was to determine the Determinants of the Incidence of Stunting in Toddlers in the Banda Sakti Health Center Working Area, Lhokseumawe City. The research design uses quantitative with a Cross Sectional approach. The population in this study were all mothers who had toddlers at the Banda Sakti Health Center, Lhokseumawe City, which was 1,672 toddlers, with a sample size of 99 mothers who had toddlers. Data analysis using univariate analysis, bivariate. The results showed that there was an influence of feeding, personal hygiene, parenting, on the incidence of stunting in toddlers in the Banda Sakti Health Center Working Area of Lhokseumawe City. It is recommended that the Banda Sakti Health Center be able to create interesting education for mothers who have toddlers so that they want to bring their children to the Puskesmas or Posyandu so that their children's growth and development are monitored, as well as how to process diverse and nutritious foods so that children get good nutritional intake as an early effort to reduce the incidence of stunting and improve family health.