Government Collaborations to Reduce Stunting Rates in Barru Regency

Abstract

This qualitative study aims to describe the innovation of the Stunting Awareness Group in an effort to reduce stunting rates in Barru Regency. Data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, and documentation. Informants in this study were the Head of the Social Service, the Head of the Health Service, Family Hope Program Facilitators, the Stunting Awareness Group and mothers with toddlers.

The results of the study show that the advantage of this innovation is the program one day one egg, several competent agencies in Barru Regency according to their respective competencies collaborated to reduce stunting rates in Barru Regency. Compability (suitability) in the Stunting Awareness Group innovation to reduce stunting rates in Barru Regency has been in accordance with fulfilling children's nutritional needs, namely eggs containing protein. Complexity (Complexities) in the Stunting Awareness Group innovation to reduce stunting rates in Barru Regency include the lack of parental awareness and attention regarding child nutrition, the lack of environmental and residential cleanliness that can make the living environment less comfortable, the poor availability of clean water and sanitation and other things. The Stunting Awareness Group innovation to reduce stunting rates in Barru Regency has trialability because the program can be tried due to collaboration with stakeholder related to stunting. The Stunting Awareness Group innovation in Barru Regency can be observed thanks to monitoring by local government officials, including sub-district heads, village heads, Family Hope Program facilitators, and the Stunting Awareness Group. The evaluation includes monthly checks on toddlers' weight, height, head circumference, and waist circumference, and the results will be compared with those before the program's implementation.