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Data from the 2020 LFSP (Long Form Population Census) recorded a maternal mortality ratio of 189 per 100,000 live births, while the infant mortality rate was recorded at 16.85 per 1,000 live births. The causes of maternal mortality were hemorrhage, preeclampsia/eclampsia, infection, prolonged labor, and miscarriage. Meanwhile, the majority of infant deaths were due to low birth weight, asphyxia, and infection at birth. Stunting remains a particular concern in Tegal City. Various measures have been taken, and the stunting rate has decreased to around 13.8% according to data from early 2025. This PKM is expected to increase public knowledge on caring for pregnant women, women in labor, postpartum women, and newborns, as well as preventing stunting in children, thereby reducing maternal and infant mortality rates. The methods used in this activity include health education and outreach with a promotive and preventive approach, targeting pregnant women and mothers with infants and toddlers. Community service was held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Boegenvil Health Center in Cabawan Village, Tegal City, with 53 participants. The results of this activity showed an increase in the level of knowledge of the participants, from 11 people with a good level of knowledge to 41 people after receiving counseling, with 3 participants still having a low level of knowledge.

Data from the 2020 LFSP (Long Form Population Census) recorded a maternal mortality ratio of 189 per 100,000 live births, while the infant mortality rate was recorded at 16.85 per 1,000 live births. The causes of maternal mortality were hemorrhage, preeclampsia/eclampsia, infection, prolonged labor, and miscarriage. Meanwhile, the majority of infant deaths were due to low birth weight, asphyxia, and infection at birth. Stunting remains a particular concern in Tegal City. Various measures have been taken, and the stunting rate has decreased to around 13.8% according to data from early 2025. This PKM is expected to increase public knowledge on caring for pregnant women, women in labor, postpartum women, and newborns, as well as preventing stunting in children, thereby reducing maternal and infant mortality rates. The methods used in this activity include health education and outreach with a promotive and preventive approach, targeting pregnant women and mothers with infants and toddlers. Community service was held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Boegenvil Health Center in Cabawan Village, Tegal City, with 53 participants. The results of this activity showed an increase in the level of knowledge of the participants, from 11 people with a good level of knowledge to 41 people after receiving counseling, with 3 participants still having a low level of knowledge.

Malnutrition issues such as stunting remain a serious problem in Dieng Village, despite the area's great potential in the agricultural sector. The main factors causing stunting include a lack of community knowledge about nutrition, low compliance with posyandu activities, and suboptimal food processing. This community service activity aims to increase the knowledge of mothers with stunted toddlers and pregnant women with Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) about balanced nutrition and stunting prevention efforts. The program targets 18 mothers with stunted toddlers and 2 pregnant women with CED. The activities included counseling sessions on the three types of food, balanced nutrition guidelines, and the importance of posyandu, using leaflets as media, followed by a cooking demonstration on how to make chicken and tofu nuggets as a high-protein menu that is easy to make. Based on the evaluation results, there was a significant increase in participants' knowledge, from an average pre-test score of 65% to 97.5% on the post-test. In addition, the enthusiasm and active participation of participants during the question and answer session showed that the combination of theoretical education and hands-on practice was effective in increasing awareness and understanding of nutrition and stunting prevention.

Integrated Health Service Posts (Posyandu) are a means for active community participation in the health sector. Through Posyandu, the role of cadres as the spearhead of environmental health is crucial, especially in educating the community regarding prevention efforts and early detection of various infectious diseases such as tuberculosis (TB). Bekasi City is experiencing an increase in TB cases, so it is necessary to strengthen the capacity of Posyandu cadres to be more responsive and empowered in dealing with this situation. This community service program aims to improve the knowledge and skills of Posyandu cadres in early detection and prevention of TB. The activity was carried out at Posyandu Bangau, West Bekasi, involving 22 active cadres. The implementation method used a participatory and interactive approach, through health education that emphasized the identification of TB symptoms, transmission methods, and community-based prevention strategies. Evaluations were conducted before and after the education to measure the effectiveness of the activity. The evaluation results showed an 80% increase in cadre knowledge after attending the education. This achievement demonstrates that the delivery of accurate and communicative information is very effective in increasing Posyandu cadre awareness. Capacity building for cadres is not only crucial as an initial step in TB prevention, but also as a sustainable effort to build collective community awareness. With the active involvement of cadres and support from health workers, TB risk detection and prevention can be carried out more optimally and comprehensively.

The nutritional awareness of pregnant women in the Simpang Raya Community Health Center (Puskesmas) in Banggai Regency is still relatively low, necessitating educational efforts to increase their understanding of the importance of balanced nutrition during pregnancy. This community service activity aims to improve the knowledge of pregnant women through participatory and educational nutrition counseling held for one week in the Puskesmas hall. The methods used included interactive lectures, group discussions, and healthy menu preparation simulations, supported by leaflets adapted to the local context. A total of 40 pregnant women from various trimesters of pregnancy participated in the activity and were assessed using pre- and post-test instruments. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in participant knowledge, from 43% in the "good" category before the activity to 78% after the counseling. Most participants were able to understand the basic principles of balanced nutrition, identify food sources of important nutrients such as iron and folic acid, and prepare daily menus according to Ministry of Health guidelines. This improvement indicates that visual and interactive information delivery is easier for participants to understand, especially those with lower educational backgrounds. Furthermore, this activity also serves as a means of empowering pregnant women to be more active in maintaining their own and their fetus' health by choosing nutritious foods. Therefore, it is crucial for health workers at community health centers (Puskesmas) and integrated health post (Posyandu) cadres to continue this educational program on an ongoing basis. Structured, communicative, and participatory nutrition education is effective in increasing pregnant women's understanding and can be replicated periodically at other Posyandus (Integrated Health Posts) to support stunting prevention efforts and improve maternal and child health.

One of the health issues in Talaga Tomoagu village, Bolangitang Barat district, North Bolaang Mongondow regency, is stunting or slow growth in children of the same age, which remains high. Based on data from the Talaga Tomoagu village Health Office, the prevalence of stunting in 2022 was 1.82%, in 2023 it increased to 5.08%, and in 2024 it further increased to 6.67%. Cases of stunting in children and toddlers are a common issue that needs to be addressed in Indonesia due to the lack of balanced nutritional intake. The aim of this program is to provide innovative healthy nutrition menus with children's food preparations (nuggets) made from moringa leaves to prevent stunting. The method used in this program is to provide direct educational counseling and demonstrations on making moringa leaf-based complementary food nuggets. The results of this innovative program show that education on healthy nutrition menus affects mothers' knowledge about stunting and its prevention efforts. After being provided with education and training on making food based on moringa leaves, the results significantly influenced the mothers' knowledge about balanced nutrition as a prevention of stunting issues in the village of Talaga Tomoagu.

Stunting prevention requires a comprehensive approach by involving various aspects such as mental health and effective communication. This article was prepared to find out more about the importance of mental health and effective communication with media-based counseling for health cadres as an effort to overcome Stunting. This media-based counseling activity was conducted on June 28-29, 2024, at the Community Welfare Empowerment Room or called PKK Bangsalsari Village Office. This article explains that the use of media as a counseling tool is considered effective in conveying information because the presentation is more interesting and easy to understand. After the activity, it can be concluded that the integration of mental health in Stunting prevention programs and the optimization of media-based communication are important strategies that need to be developed.

The golden period in the first two years of a child's life can be achieved optimally if supported by proper nutritional intake from birth. Breast milk (ASI) as the only nutrition for babies up to six months of age is considered to play a very important role in growth and development, so that recommendations from the government, even WHO policies on this matter have been established and published throughout the world. The purpose of this study was to increase public knowledge about stunting in mothers of babies aged 6-24 months. The Community Service Method was carried out by means of counseling and practicing making MP-ASI. The results of community service showed that the implementation of MP-ASI training had increased awareness of the importance of MP-ASI to prevent stunting and support optimal child growth. The conclusion of the PKM activity was that on average participants were able to understand the material and practice how to process MP-ASI properly.

Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) in pregnant women can cause children born with cognitive decline, risk of stunting, and risk of chronic diseases in adults. The problem of pregnant women in CED is caused by low nutritional intake. Pregnant women with anemia are at 4.13 times greater risk of giving birth to children with short birth length compared to mothers who are not anemic. CED in pregnant women can cause risks and complications including anemia, bleeding, maternal weight does not increase normally and contracting infectious diseases. CED in pregnant women can affect the growth process of the fetus and can cause miscarriage, abortion, stillbirth, neonatal death, congenital defects, anemia in infants, intrapartum asphyxia, and low birth weight (LBW). Based on a survey conducted at the Cendana Putih Health Center, 45 pregnant women experienced CED (12.4%) in 2023. The problems that occur can be overcome by holding a collaborative program that can improve the health of pregnant women. This program can be used to address problems appropriately, namely by empowering pregnant women and cadres through GerCep CED. The design used in this program is community service activities carried out in the form of education in the form of providing pocket books and conducting direct counseling during the schedule of pregnant women's classes and assistance in making PMT from local food ingredients. The conclusion of this activity is that participants who initially had a low level of knowledge of KEK in pregnant women became more knowledgeable about KEK in pregnant women.

A number of regions in Indonesia still have a fairly high percentage of stunting cases, including NTB being one of the 5 provinces with the highest percentage of stunting cases in Indonesia in 2022. Since 2019 until now, Labuhan Bajo Village, Utan District in Sumbawa Regency has been one of The stunting locus village in NTB province has a long record as a stunting locus area. The results of the Stunting Case Audit Evaluation Meeting Phase I in 2024, the Sumbawa Regency Stunting Acceleration Handling Team, led by the Regional Secretary of Sumbawa Regency, stated that there are at least around 200 families in Utan District at risk of stunting. These include prospective brides (catin), young women, pregnant women, postpartum mothers and others. Such conditions are of course not only the responsibility of the government, but more broadly, the community should also be part of the group responsible for the conditions that occur. Therefore, the role of the community in ensuring stunting prevention and reduction programs must be truly ensured. This service is carried out with the aim of optimizing the role of the community in implementing stunting prevention and reduction programs. This service is carried out using counseling methods and discussions with the community to enlighten the community about the importance of preventing and handling stunting. It is hoped that the results of this activity will make the community more aware of the risks and incidents of stunting, that stunting incidents can be reduced or even eliminated.

Stunting is a condition where a child experiences growth disorders, so that the child's height does not correspond to his age, as a result of chronic nutritional problems, namely lack of nutritional intake for a long time. One effort that can be made to control stunting is by improving nutrition. Program issued by the government to control stunting in Indonesia. The method used in this activity is education. The results obtained were socialization activities regarding improving children's nutrition through counseling and distribution of healthy snacks (Jasuke). This can be seen from their way of thinking which is increasingly open to implementing activities related to stunting prevention, increasing knowledge in efforts to control stunting through this program. This activity is one of the reference activities carried out by University of Borneo Tarakan students in an effort to prevent stunting cases. This research program aims to improve children's nutrition through education and distribution of healthy snacks. The method used involves promoting balanced nutrition using poster media, as well as distributing healthy, nutritious snacks. This research was conducted on elementary school age children at SDN 035 Tarakan, Pamusian Village RT 19, Jalan Pangeran Antasari, Tarakan City, North Kalimantan Province on September 17 2024.  

The health seminar is one of the work programs of UIN Walisongo Semarang community service students (KKN), designed and presented during the work program seminar, and later implemented during KKN activities. The seminar aims to provide insights to the community, especially in Bangunrejo Village, about stunting and its prevention efforts. The target audience includes mothers of toddlers and village health cadres in Bangunrejo Village, chosen due to the lack of awareness among residents about stunting and its prevention. The seminar was held on Monday, August 13, 2024 ,and utilized a counseling method in the form of a seminar with the theme "Counseling and Prevention of Stunting." This seminar successfully provided knowledge to the community about stunting, its risks, and preventive measures. A noticeable improvement in community understanding of stunting before and after the seminar indicates an increased awareness following the event. Keywords: Seminar, Stunting, Health, Community.

This research aims to improve public health and economic education in Ciantra Village through stunting counseling programs, health checks, and MSME development. The methods used include counseling at Posyandu to increase awareness about stunting and the importance of routine health checks, as well as MSME bazaars accompanied by marketing training to strengthen the local economy. The results of the study showed an increase in public understanding of stunting prevention and early detection of health problems, as well as an increase in sales of MSME products after rebranding. This program is not only successful in overcoming existing health and economic problems, but also strengthens the status of Ciantra Village as an independent village. The implementation of this program can be a model for other villages in an effort to achieve community independence and welfare.

Good nutrition is an important foundation for a child to grow and develop optimally, especially children who grow and develop in vulnerable environments. The results of the 2021 Nutritional Status survey show that 1:4 Indonesian children experience stunting and 1:10 children experience malnutrition. Prevention of stunting must be as early as possible, starting from portions of the plate with balanced nutritional content. Tempeh is a fermented product made from soybeans, the price is quite cheap, tempeh is also the best source of energy and protein, tempeh contains prebiotics which are good for the intestines, low in sodium and carbohydrates. 84 grams of tempeh contains 162 calories, 15 grams of protein, 9 grams of carbohydrates, 9 milligrams of sodium and many others. Efforts can be made to increase the knowledge and skills of cadre mothers and mothers of toddlers by conducting counseling, demonstrations and simulating tempe food. This dedication has a positive effect on knowledge, skills and ideas in making a variety of healthy snacks. The aim of this community service is so that mothers of babies and toddlers know and understand that tempeh food can be processed into various healthy snack ingredients to prevent stunting. The method of implementing activities in general includes the stages of introduction, counseling, demonstration and evaluation. It is hoped that in the future, cadre mothers and the community, especially mothers who have babies and toddlers in RW03 RT02, Kualu Village, Tambang Kampar District, will be more creative in making preparations made from tempeh that are rich in nutrients in an effort to prevent stunting and more often seek the latest information about nutrition in the reproductive cycle.