Evaluasi Program Pemberian Makanan Tambahan (PMT) pada Balita dan Ibu Hamil dalam Penanganan Stunting di Puskesmas Benu-Benua, Kota Kendari

Abstrak

Nutritional problems that have recently received particular attention include stunting. One of the government’s strategies to address stunting is the Supplementary Feeding Program (PMT). This study aimed to evaluate the implementation of the PMT program at Benu-Benua Public Health Center. A qualitative case study design was employed, utilizing in-depth interviews, observation, audio recordings, and documentation. A total of nine informants participated, consisting of three key informants and six supporting informants, selected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Results: Input components: Human resources met the required educational standards, program funding was supported by BOK, and facilities such as educational media were available. Process components: Nutrition officers were responsible for developing the local PMT menu cycle and ensuring adequate stock of PMT at the health center. Midwives were assigned to coordinate program targets in each subdistrict, while health cadres were responsible for managing PMT at the community health posts (posyandu). Cadres collaborated to prepare and distribute PMT at the local level. Output components: Program achievements had not reached 100% due to various challenges encountered in the field. Some improvements in the nutritional status of pregnant women and children under five were observed following PMT distribution; however, it cannot be confirmed whether these improvements were solely attributable to PMT or influenced by other factors. Further research is therefore required to establish causality.

Kata kunci

• Program Evaluation
• Supplementary Feeding (PMT)
• stunting