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Stunting due to chronic malnutrition during growth is not only a health problem, but also a serious threat to future generations. In the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY), the prevalence of stunting rose from 16.4% to 18% according to the latest BKKBN data for 2024. This suggests the need for concrete steps, including an in-depth evaluation of the measurement methods and accuracy of the tools used.

BKKBN responded to the increase in prevalence by issuing BKKBN Head Circular No. 3 Year 2024, emphasizing the importance of simultaneous intervention in stunting prevention in DIY. The intervention program involves the Health Office, Puskesmas, and ‘Aisyiyah University of Yogyakarta in empowerment to conduct large interventions.

Master of Midwifery students from ‘Aisyiyah University Yogyakarta were directly involved through an empowerment practice program at Puskesmas Umbulharjo I and II to evaluate the obstacles faced by posyandu cadres in implementing simultaneous interventions to prevent stunting. The cadres not only conduct routine weighing, but also collaborate with the puskesmas to empower mothers to understand the importance of nutrition for their children. Through monthly weight measurement and nutrition monitoring, posyandu cadres play a key role in monitoring the growth and development of children under five.

Evaluation of the measurement methods and tools used in posyandu is crucial for accurate data. Mrs. Witriastuti Susani Anggraeni, SE, MM as Head of the BKKBN Family Resilience and Stunting Prevention Working Team emphasized improving the quality of posyandu services, training cadres, and integrating nutrition programs as strategies to reduce stunting. BKKBN DIY has also successfully initiated a program through the submission of DIY special funds by providing 2 eggs a day for families at risk of stunting since 2023 and continued until 2024.

“The cadre mothers, although unemployed, make an extraordinary contribution. They are the spearhead and the tip of the spear. The spear is extraordinary too,” said a cadre.

Increasing the capacity of posyandu cadres on anthropometric measurements, growth monitoring, and toddler food is the main focus in reducing stunting rates. Posyandu cadres serve as the frontline in weighing and measuring toddlers, the main indicator of a child’s stunting status. Training cadres in weight and height measurement enables timely decision-making on stunting. Capacity building of posyandu cadres is a crucial strategy in accelerating stunting reduction in DIY.

In addition to training on anthropometric measurements and growth monitoring of under-fives, posyandu cadres need to be trained in advocacy techniques. This includes effective communication strategies to convey the importance of addressing stunting to the community, parents and local government. The training also covers how to access and utilize resources from government and non-government organizations to support stunting prevention programs in their posyandu.

Good collaboration between the government, health offices, puskesmas, businesses, universities, stunting reduction acceleration teams, communities and the media is key to achieving the national target of reducing stunting towards 2024.

24/06/2024/by admin

Tags: aisyiyah, amalku, banggamenjadiunisa, beunisa, unisa, unisayogya

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In the era of globalization marked by the sophistication of information technology, efficient system integration is key in improving the quality of health services. In the Blueprint for Digital Health Transformation Strategy 2024, one of the proposed solutions is the transformation of manual recording systems into digital innovations to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and quality of health services in Indonesia.

Students of the Master of Midwifery at Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta in collaboration with students of the Technology and Information Study Program have formulated an innovation in the health sector through a series of Health Education and Service Information System Practice activities carried out (activity date) for the practice period May 27 – June 21, 2024 at PKU Muhammadyah Gamping Hospital Yogyakarta. This innovation proposes the integration of midwifery care and e-Partograph into the Smart’s Medical Record (SMR) system of PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping Hospital, which aims to improve the quality of midwifery care and strengthen interprofessional collaboration in the hospital.

This proposal stems from the need for a more efficient and effective system in documenting and monitoring maternal and fetal health during labor. Currently, PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping Hospital does not have a feature in the SMR that is specifically designed and developed for obstetric care. So far, midwives in the hospital have been using an EMR that focuses more on nursing care standards, making it less suitable for midwifery-specific needs. Seeing this gap, UNISA Yogyakarta students, with the support of lecturers and health practitioners, designed and proposed a childbirth midwifery care module integrated with e-Partograph.

The proposed integration of midwifery care into the electronic medical record (EMR) system at PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping Hospital includes the development of features specifically designed to meet the needs of midwifery practice and follow midwifery standards. These digital innovations include specific features such as SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) assessment, labor progress notes, as well as electronic monitoring of labor through the e-Partograph. The development of the e-Partograph enables electronic recording and monitoring of labor, so that midwives can systematically record and monitor the progress of labor. These features are expected to not only facilitate detailed and accurate recording of midwifery care, but also provide more support to midwives in providing quality midwifery services at PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping Hospital.

This proposal is expected to increase midwives’ work efficiency, speed up the documentation process, and improve data accuracy. In addition, the included e-Partograph feature allows midwives to monitor the progress of labor more systematically and accurately, so as to make more informed and rapid clinical decisions. This not only improves the quality of midwifery care but also supports more effective interprofessional collaboration at PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping Hospital.

This innovation proposed by UNISA students is a strategic step in supporting more modern and quality health services, and opens opportunities for other hospitals to follow suit in utilizing technology to improve the quality of health services. By integrating midwifery care into the EMR, PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping Hospital can utilize technology to provide better, faster, and more efficient services to patients. This initiative also strengthens the autonomy of midwives in providing health services, which ultimately has a positive impact on maternal and infant health.

22/06/2024/by admin

Tags: aisyiyah, amalku, banggamenjadiunisa, beunisa, unisa, unisayogya