Increasing Knowledge on the Implementation of Integrated Health Post (Posyandu) through Nutrition Education in North Jakarta

Background/Aims: Posyandu (Integrated Health Post) functions to monitor growth of under-five children at the community level. Cadres as managers of Posyandu must have good abilities and skills in implementation Posyandu activities. The objectives of this study was to measure the changes of knowledge on Posyandu implementation, nutrition in the first 1,000 days and balanced nutrition after a nutrition education intervention. Methods: The design of the study was quasi experimental with the intervention was nutrition education through a three-day workshop. This study was conducted in 29 Posyandu in North Jakarta City. Fifty-four cadres involved in three-day nutrition workshop and their knowledge was assessed. Nutrition education used four modules that had been developed earlier. Results: The results showed that the average age was 46 years old, with a range of 24–60 years old. Most of them had high school education and as housewives. The average of pre-test score was 51.95 and the average of post-test score was 66.23, so there was an increased in score of 14.3 point or 28.1%. The biggest increase was on the recommended portion of food a day and cadres' activities other than the Posyandu schedule, while the smallest increase in score was the functions of Posyandu and the minimum number of cadres. Conclusion: The results of three-day nutrition education can improve cadre knowledge that can be applied to other Posyandu.