Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development
  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 7

Revitalization of Posyandu as an Effort to Improve the Function and Performance of Posyandu

1Health Polytechnic of Ministry of Health at Pangkalpinang, Indonesia

2Health Polytechnic of Ministry of Health at Surabaya, Indonesia

Online published on 21 July, 2018.

Abstract

This research was conducted in 2017 at posyandu in the working area of Girimaya Health Center with case study approach. The sample was chosen by purposive sampling technique. Data were collected by checklist as a tool, referring to guidelines for the Nutrition Manager of the Ministry of Health. In addition, triangulation was also done through in-depth interviews to key informants, namely the cadre leader and the triangulation informant, the health center officer and the under-five mother. Although the quantity of health cadres has been sufficient, but their quality has not been maximized. The limited facilities, infrastructure and funds make the government need to pay special attention to improving it.

Keywords

Posyandu revitalization, Cadres