Alternative Efforts to Reduce Stunting Risk for Children using Electronic Child Cards

Abstract

BACKGROUND: World Bank data for 2020 show that the prevalence of stunting in Indonesia is still very high, ranking 115th out of 151 countries in the world. AIM: The purpose of this study is to provide alternative solutions in an effort to reduce the risk of stunting in children. The effort is meant by designing an electronic child card as an android-based stunting monitor. By utilizing android, it is hoped that stunting monitoring participation will be wider by involving community participation. This electronic child card is designed in such a way that it can be accessed anytime, anywhere, and by anyone. METHODS: The research design is Research and Development (R&D) in a multi-year scheme. The development of this research is based on the Maternal and Child Health manual book. The population in this study consisted of focus group discussion (FGD) participants, experts, and inmate participants. There were 10 FGD participants consisting of various related parties, to provide information on the design features required for the design of the card and android designs. Inmates are participants who represent potential users, as many as 11 respondents. The sample was selected using purposive sampling method. The results of the FGD and the expert consul produced variables in the form of features including: The identity of the parents; child identity: Age, height, weight, and head circumference. The research instrument used was an observation sheet. Data analysis: Used descriptive analysis and tested for validity and reliability. RESULTS: It indicates that the features contained in the electronic child card design are in accordance with the Maternal and Child Health book, namely, the identity of the parents; child identity: Age, height, weight, and head circumference. Furthermore, the application design is carried out on Android and tested on participants. The socialization and training in filling out the electronic child card were attended by 30 participants consisting of parents and health cadres. CONCLUSION: Monitoring stunting with an electronic child card greatly facilitates users in monitoring the risk of stunting in children under five.