Penanganan Stunting di Desa Teluk Sasah Kecamatan Seri Kuala Lobam Kabupaten Bintan

Abstract

Stunting is a multidimensional health problem that remains prevalent in Indonesia, including in Teluk
Sasah Village, Seri Kuala Lobam District, thus requiring handling strategies through improved public
services and community empowerment. The purpose of this research is to determine how stunting is
addressed in Teluk Sasah Village, Seri Kuala Lobam District, Bintan Regency. This study employs a
descriptive qualitative method using observation, in-depth interviews, and descriptive data analysis to
illustrate public services and community empowerment in handling stunting in Teluk Sasah Village.
The research findings reveal that stunting management in Teluk Sasah Village still faces major
challenges related to the community’s limited economic conditions, parents’ low awareness of the
importance of balanced nutrition and healthy parenting, as well as the suboptimal functioning of
posyandu (integrated health posts) due to limited health personnel and supporting facilities. Although
the village government has implemented various national programs such as supplementary feeding,
nutrition education, and child growth monitoring, their effectiveness has not been optimal because of
low community participation and weak coordination among stakeholders. Nevertheless, community
empowerment through training, mentoring, and the utilization of local potential such as nutritious food
cultivation is considered capable of raising awareness and fostering shared responsibility. This study
concludes that improving the quality of public services and encouraging active community participation
are key to reducing stunting rates in Teluk Sasah Village.