Penyuluhan Kesehatan Dan Pemantauan Tumbuh Kembang Bayi Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Minasatene Kabupaten Pangkep

Abstract

Child development is the growth and development of children which is divided into 2 things, namely physical growth and growth in body structure abilities. Children's growth can be monitored by looking at height, weight, head circumference, and other things that can be measured with certain measuring instruments. The purpose of health counseling on child growth and development is the socialization of health programs, the realization of a community with a culture of clean and healthy living, and knowing the development of children, parents will have talents, plan and develop them carefully. The method of implementing this community service is by discussion, question and answer, and weight checks on toddlers. The service was carried out in the working area of the Minasatene Health Center, Pangkep Regency with the target of mothers who have toddlers, held in May 2023. The results of the service found that community service activities have been carried out according to plan. This activity was assisted by students of S1 Nursing, D3 Midwifery and D3 Dental Nursing study programs. In the preparation stage, the team prepared facilities and infrastructure for counseling, discussion.  At the implementation stage before counseling the team carried out weighing of toddlers.  Of the toddlers who were weighed 75% of the weight of normal toddlers, 25% were abnormal (over / under normal nutrition).