| dc.description.abstract | Stunting is a condition of failed growth in children caused by chronic
malnutrition, especially during the first 1000 days of life, resulting in a child's
height not being appropriate for their age. Medan City remains one of the focal
points for stunting prevention in North Sumatra among the 15 districts/cities.
Therefore, the prevention and reduction of stunting rates are the responsibility of
governmental institutions in Medan City, including the Health Department of
Medan City. In the effort to reduce stunting, it is known that the Medan City
Health Office faces issues such as programs that have not run smoothly and a
lack of human resources in several Community Health Centers (Puskesmas) in
Medan. This research is crucial to examine the Health Department's strategies in
reducing the stunting rate in Medan City. The purpose of this research is to
describe how the Health Department's strategies contribute to reducing the
stunting rate in Medan City.
The research method used in this study is descriptive research with a
qualitative approach. Data collection techniques include interviews, observations,
and documentation. The analysis of strategies utilizes Kotten's theory, which
includes corporate strategy, program strategy, resource support strategy.
The research results indicate that the Health Office's strategies in
reducing stunting rates in Medan have been quite effective, as evidenced by the
reduction in stunting rates in Medan and the fulfillment of several indicators. For
instance, in the organizational strategy to reduce stunting rates, the Medan City
Health Office has implemented a cross-sectoral approach involving all related
Regional Apparatus Organizations. The program strategies implemented by the
Health Office to reduce stunting rates in Medan have had significant benefits,
particularly programs targeting pregnant women and toddlers, although some
programs from the Medan City Health Office have not yet run smoothly.
Regarding resource support strategies, the Medan City Health Office has been
optimizing human resources, with adequate quality and competency in stunting
reduction strategies. However, there are still shortages and gaps in nutrition
experts in several Puskesmas in Medan. | en_US |
