Cegah KEK Sejak Hamil, Kurangi Resiko Stunting pada Bayi

Abstract

Based on data from the Central Java Provincial Health Office (2022), the prevalence of KEK among pregnant women in Central Java reached 14.5%, with several districts/cities showing rates above the provincial average. Klaten District is among the areas with significant cases of KEK, with a prevalence of around 15.8% (Klaten Health Office, 2022). The risk factors for the occurrence of KEK in pregnant women are economic factors (Poverty inhibits access to nutritious food), Low Nutrition Knowledge (Lack of understanding of nutritional needs during pregnancy), Limited Health Access (distance to health facilities or lack of health workers), Unbalanced diet (low consumption of protein, iron and calories), Chronic health conditions (Parasitic infections, anemia or other comorbidities), and teenage pregnancy (Young mothers < 20 years old tend to be biologically and nutritionally unprepared). Low Public Awareness Many pregnant women and couples of childbearing age (PUS) do not understand the importance of LILA examination and balanced nutrition, the long-term impact of KEK contributes to stunting and maternal / perinatal mortality, Preventive Interventions: Counseling aims to improve early detection through LILA measurement and nutrition counseling, Government Program Support In line with the Healthy Indonesia Program and Stunting Reduction interventions at the village level. The targets of the counseling were pregnant women and PUS in Manisrenggo area, posyandu cadres and families for continuous assistance. Counseling materials presented about KEK, the importance of nutrition during pregnancy, how to measure LILA independently, utilization of nutritious local foods (for example: tempeh, beans, green vegetables). Health education is effective to improve pregnant women's knowledge about KEK