Nutrition Science and Health Research

Peningkatan Pengetahuan Kader Posyandu Dalam Pembuatan Makanan Tambahan Berbahan Dasar Pangan Lokal

Fatmawati Aziz — 2025-07-31

Background: Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem that occurs over a long period and can be transmitted across generations. One of the key strategies to prevent stunting is providing adequate complementary feeding in both quality and quantity, as nutritional fulfillment plays a vital role in a child's growth. Nutrition education for Posyandu cadres serves as a strategic effort to enhance their role in stunting prevention.Objective: This study aimed to measure the effectiveness of nutrition education in improving cadres' knowledge regarding the preparation of supplementary food (PMT) using local food ingredients at Paccerakkang Public Health Center, Makassar City. Methods: This research used a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test approach. A total of 30 Posyandu cadres were selected using quota sampling. Results: The findings showed that the average knowledge score increased from 5.77 (pre-test) to 9.83 (post-test). The paired sample t-test and Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test indicated a statistically significant difference (p < 0.001), confirming that the training had a substantial impact on improving cadre knowledge. Conclusion: Training on the preparation of supplementary food based on local ingredients effectively enhances Posyandu cadres' knowledge and supports community-level efforts to prevent stunting.

Pengaruh Pemberian Nugget Ikan Terbang Asap Dan Ikan Terbang Segar Terhadap Balita Underweight Usia 24-59 Bulan Di Desa Tallu Banua Sendana

Nur Afika Jamal — 2025-07-31

Background: Underweight is a lack of energy and nutrients needed according to age. Children's nutritional status can be affected by two things, namely insufficient food intake and infectious diseases. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of giving smoked flying fish nuggets and fresh flying fish nuggets on underweight toddlers. This study is a type of experimental Quasi research with a pre-test and post-test nonequivalent control group design. Sample selection uses the Slovin formula. The research sample was underweight toddlers aged 24-59 months in Tallu Banua Village, Sendana District, Majene Regency who met the inclusion criteria. The number of samples was 38 toddlers, 19 people for the fresh flying fish nugget intervention group and 19 people for the smoked flying fish nugget intervention group. The results showed that the average weight gain was 1.6 kg when given fresh flying fish nuggets and the average weight gain was 1.4 kg when given smoked flying fish nuggets. Conclusion: fresh and smoked flying fish nuggets had a significant effect on underweight toddlers in the Tallu Banua Village area (p=0.000). The next researcher suggestion is expected to conduct more in-depth research related to the Effect of Giving Flying Fish Nuggets on the Weight of Toddlers.

Daya Terima Kandungan Protein dan Zat Besi pada Sosis Ikan Kembung dan Hati Ayam

Nahda Fadhilah Fadhilah — 2025-09-02

Stunting and anemia are two major nutritional problems that are closely related and affect the growth and development of children. According to SSGI 2022, the prevalence of stunting in Indonesia was 21,6%, while anemia among toddlers reached 38,5% (Riskesdas, 2018). Prevention efforts can be carried out by consuming foods high in protein and heme iron, such as mackerel and chicken liver. This study aimed to determine the acceptability, protein content, and iron (Fe) levels in sausage made from mackerel and chicken liver as an alternative food to prevent stunting and anemia in toddlers. The research used a completely randomized design (CRD) with three sausage formulations: F1 (80% mackerel:20% chicken liver), F2 (70%:30%), and F3 (60%:40%). Acceptability was tested organoleptically by 30 panelists on four attributes: color, aroma, texture, and taste. Protein content was analyzed using the Kjeldahl method, and iron was measured using spectrophotometry. Data were analyzed using the Kruskal Wallis test and continued with the Mann Whitney test. The results showed that Formula F1 had the highest overall preference. Significant differences were found in aroma (p = 0,015) and texture (p = 0,024). Nutritional analysis of F1 showed a protein content of 42% and iron of 1,5 mg/100 g. Mackerel and chicken liver sausage, particularly formula F1, had good acceptability and high nutritional content, making it a potential alternative food to help prevent stunting and anemia in toddlers.

Pola Pemberian MP-ASI Anak Usia 6-23 Bulan Berdasarkan Leaflet Kemenkes di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Kapasa

Destriyani Destriyani — 2025-09-02

The first 1,000 days of life represent a crucial period for a child's growth and development. Appropriate complementary feeding practices are key to fulfilling the nutritional needs of children aged 6–23 months. This study aimed to explore the complementary feeding patterns of children aged 6–23 months based on the Ministry of Health’s leaflet in the working area of Kapasa Public Health Center. This research employed a descriptive quantitative design using purposive sampling, involving 94 parents of children aged 6–23 months. Data were collected through questionnaires and the Ministry of Health leaflet, then analyzed descriptively using SPSS. Most respondents were housewives aged 20–35 years with low family income. The majority of children had normal nutritional status based on weight-for-age and height-for-age indicators. The findings showed that 72.4% of children met the minimum dietary diversity, 88.3% consumed eggs, fish, or meat (EFM), and 72.4% received appropriate complementary feeding. Dietary diversity and EFM consumption increased with the child’s age. Dietary diversity and the consumption of animal protein play a vital role in meeting children’s nutritional needs. Improvements in complementary feeding practices are still needed, particularly through parental education on food selection in accordance with balanced nutrition guidelines to support the optimal growth and development of children aged 6–23 months.

Efektivitas Terapi Posisi Semi-Fowler dan Pemberian Zat Besi terhadap Status Oksigenasi dan Hemoglobin Anak dengan Gagal Napas Akut Ringan di Ruang Perawatan Intensif

Husnul Khatimah — 2025-09-02

Latar Belakang: Anak dengan gagal napas akut ringan sering mengalami penurunan saturasi oksigen (SpO₂) dan kadar hemoglobin, yang dapat memperburuk kondisi klinis jika tidak ditangani secara tepat. Penanganan multidisiplin yang melibatkan keperawatan anak, perawatan kritis, dan intervensi gizi sangat dibutuhkan untuk meningkatkan status klinis anak. Tujuan: Mengetahui efektivitas kombinasi intervensi posisi semi-Fowler dan suplementasi zat besi dalam meningkatkan saturasi oksigen dan kadar hemoglobin pada anak usia 5–12 tahun dengan gagal napas akut ringan. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain kuasi-eksperimen pretest-posttest tanpa kelompok kontrol, melibatkan 30 anak yang dirawat di Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Intervensi yang diberikan meliputi posisi semi-Fowler selama 30 menit dua kali sehari dan pemberian suplementasi zat besi oral selama lima hari. Pengukuran SpO₂ dilakukan menggunakan pulse oximeter, dan kadar hemoglobin diukur melalui pemeriksaan laboratorium. Hasil dan Pembahasan: Terdapat peningkatan signifikan pada saturasi oksigen dari rata-rata 92,6% menjadi 96,3% (p = 0,002) dan kadar hemoglobin dari 10,1 g/dL menjadi 11,5 g/dL (p = 0,004) setelah intervensi. Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa kombinasi posisi semi-Fowler membantu memperbaiki ventilasi paru, sementara suplementasi zat besi meningkatkan kapasitas pengangkutan oksigen oleh darah. Kesimpulan: Kombinasi intervensi posisi semi-Fowler dan suplementasi zat besi terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan status oksigenasi dan kadar hemoglobin pada anak dengan gagal napas akut ringan. Pendekatan ini direkomendasikan sebagai intervensi keperawatan yang integratif dan aplikatif dalam praktik klinis keperawatan anak.