Analysis of the Effect of Posyandu Implementation on the Prevention of Malnutrition and Stunting at an Early Age at Sei Baung Health Center, Sarolangun Regency

Abstract

Until now, the problem of stunting and malnutrition is still the main problem that must be prevented in early childhood. Posyandu is the spearhead of health services in the community, strategically responsible for detecting early stunting cases and preventing new cases through various promotive and preventive activities. Types of quantitative research, study correlation design, cross sectional research approach.The purpose  of the study was to analyze whether there was an effectiveness of the implementation of the Posyandu so far on the prevention of malnutrition and stunting in early childhood. This research was conducted at the Sei Baung Health Center, Sarolangun Regency in July 2025. The population is all mothers who have toddlers who live in the work environment of the Sei Baung Health Center, Sarolangun Regency as many as 160 toddlers as active participants of the Posyandu. The determination of samples was taken using the total sampling technique. Research analysis through univariate and bivariate analysis. Bivariate analysis using Spearman correlation non-parametric statistical test. The results explained that there was an effect of the implementation of Posyandu on the prevention of malnutrition in early childhood with a P value = 0.002 and there was an effect of the implementation of Posyandu on the prevention of malnutrition in early childhood at the Sei Baung Health Center, Sarolangun Regency with a P value = 0.003. Research suggestions so that they can be used as data or input in formulating a plan or policy on how to overcome stunting and malnutrition in toddlers as early as possible.