Participation of Posyandu Cadres in Utilizing Appetite Enhancer Supplements Based on Local Natural Materials as an Effort to Prevent Undernutrition in Toddlers

Abstract

---Bima Regency is rich in local natural ingredients in the form of herbal plants as an appetite supplement for toddlers, but the problem of malnutrition and poor nutrition in toddlers is very high. One of the factors that influence nutrition problems in infants is the role and participation of posyandu cadres. The purpose of this study was to analyze the participation of posyandu cadres in the utilization of local natural ingredients enhancing appetite supplements as an effort to prevent malnutrition in infants. The study uses a qualitative approach with a phenomenological design. Research focusis to know deeply about the participation of posyandu cadres in the utilization of local natural ingredients-based appetite supplement as an effort to prevent malnutrition in children under five in Bima district. Determination of informants using purposive and snowball techniques. Data collection techniques by means of interviews, observation and documentation. The data validity technique uses source triangulation, technique triangulation, time triangulation. The data analysis technique uses the miles and huberman model. The results obtained, that the participation of posyan du cadres carried out is counseling, motivating, and give an example by planting herbs in the yard of the house and use them on family members themselves. The driving factor for cadre participation is cadre activity in participating in the activities of Pkk organization. Posyandu cadre participation in the utilization of local natural ingredients based appetite supplements can be done as an effort to prevent malnutrition in infants.