Analysis of the Implementation of Stunting Policy at Public Health Centers in Makassar City

Abstract

According to Makassar City Office data in 2019, the number of children suffering from stunting in Makassar city is 8.61%, Puskesmas Antang has a stunting prevalence of 7.36%. This descriptive study aims to provide an overview of the stunting policy at the Antang Health Center in Makassar City. This type of research includes qualitative research with descriptive research methods. Data was collected from interviews, field observations and documentation. The data analysis technique used in this study is descriptive analysis. The results of this study show that the implementation of the stunting reduction policy at Puskesmas Antang in Makassar City has gone well, Puskesmas Antang itself has implemented a program to reduce stunting. Puskesmas is also active in advising the community to continue to be in the location of stunted hegemony as an effort to deal with the problem of stunting in Makassar City, but there is still a lack of community awareness about the importance of a healthy lifestyle that includes environmental and reproductive health. health. and consuming nutritious food to reduce the problem of stunting. From the results of this study, it can be concluded that the implementation of the stunting reduction policy has been carried out well, but there is still no desire to popularize it to the community so that there are still some parties who do it. that. do not know how to reduce stunting.