IMPLEMENTATION OF STUNTING REDUCTION POLICY IN KLUET SELATAN

Abstract

The incidence of stunting (short toddlers) is a major nutritional problem in Indonesia. Stunting is a form of growth and development failure that causes linear growth disorders in toddlers due to the accumulation of nutritional deficiencies that last for a long time, starting from pregnancy until the age of 24 months. The aim of the research is to determine the implementation of policies to reduce stunting in South Kluet District, South Aceh Regency. This research was conducted in South Kluet District, South Aceh Regency, Aceh Province. The number of informants in this research was 3 people. Study This use type study qualitative with data collection methods, namely in-depth interviews, observation and documentation. The results of the research show several themes, including improving the nutritional quality of individuals, families and communities, carrying out joint actions or breakthroughs to reduce stunting, efforts to reduce stunting using health and nutrition education strategies through family independence, accelerating the reduction of stunting carried out through the Healthy Living Community Movement (GERMAS). ), the 1000 HPK movement to accelerate stunting reduction, implementation in stunting reduction and obstacles in implementing stunting reduction.