PARTISPASI MASYARAKAT DALAM PROGRAM DAPUR SEHAT ATASI STUNTING (DASHAT) DI DESA CIBEUREUM KECAMATAN BANJAR KOTA BANJAR TAHUN 2023

Abstract

Based on the results of observations regarding community participation in the Program Dapur Sehat Atasi Stunting (DASHAT) in Cibeureum Village, Banjar District, Banjar City, in 2023, the researcher found a problem, namely low community participation in the DASHAT program, resulting in a high stunting rate in Cibeureum Village, Banjar District, Banjar City in 2023. This study aims to find out how community participation in the Program Dapur Sehat Atasi Stunting (DASHAT) in Cibeureum Village, Banjar District, Banjar City in 2023.

The research method used is qualitative descriptive with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The technique for determining informants uses a purposive sampling technique of 9 people who are selected according to the relevance of this study. The analysis of this study is based on the theory of factors that affect community participation according to Plumer (Yulianti, 2012:10) which contains the dimensions of knowledge and expertise, occupation, education level and illiteracy, gender, and belief in certain cultures.

The results of the study show that the level of community participation in the DASHAT program is still low, not in accordance with the theory and the participation is not evenly distributed, characterized by their lack of activity in counseling activities, cooking training, and distribution of nutritious food. There are several obstacles such as lack of resources and limited time owned by the community. The conclusion of the study is that community participation is very important in the success of the DASHAT program. Therefore, further efforts are needed to increase public awareness and participation through more intensive nutrition counseling, increased government support, and empowerment of posyandu cadres.