Fitria Yulastini, Mirsonah Mirsonah, Nurul Aini, Lisa Lestari

Edukasi Pentingnya Inisiasi Menyusui Dini (IMD) dan Asi Eksklusif Bagi Ibu Hamil Sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Stunting Sejak Dini

Introduction

Edukasi pentingnya inisiasi menyusui dini (imd) dan asi eksklusif bagi ibu hamil sebagai upaya pencegahan stunting sejak dini. Tingkatkan pengetahuan ibu hamil tentang Inisiasi Menyusui Dini (IMD) & ASI eksklusif. Edukasi efektif cegah stunting sejak dini dengan panduan menyusui yang benar.

Abstract

Stunting merupakan kondisi gagal tumbuh yang disebabkan oleh kekurangan gizi kronis, khususnya pada periode 1000 Hari Pertama Kehidupan. Upaya pencegahan dapat dilakukan sejak masa kehamilan hingga proses menyusui, antara lain melalui penerapan Inisiasi Menyusu Dini (IMD) dan pemberian ASI eksklusif. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu hamil mengenai pentingnya IMD dan ASI eksklusif sebagai langkah awal pencegahan stunting.Kegiatan dilaksanakan pada 15 November 2025 di Dusun Jato, Kecamatan Terara, Kabupaten Lombok Timur, dengan jumlah peserta sebanyak 10 ibu hamil. Intervensi dilakukan melalui metode ceramah interaktif, diskusi kelompok, serta pembagian leaflet edukatif. Evaluasi pelaksanaan menggunakan instrumen pretest dan posttest untuk mengukur peningkatan pengetahuan peserta. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan signifikan tingkat pengetahuan ibu hamil, dari 60% pada pretest menjadi 95% setelah edukasi. Temuan ini mengindikasikan bahwa edukasi menggunakan media leaflet efektif dalam meningkatkan pemahaman ibu hamil mengenai praktik menyusui yang benar sebagai upaya pencegahan stunting.

Review

This paper presents a valuable community engagement initiative focused on addressing the critical public health challenge of stunting through early intervention. The study clearly articulates its objective: to enhance pregnant women's knowledge of Early Initiation of Breastfeeding (IMD) and exclusive breastfeeding as fundamental strategies for stunting prevention. The chosen focus is highly relevant, aligning with established global health recommendations for the crucial 1000 First Days of Life. The reported significant increase in knowledge among participants, from 60% to 95% following the intervention, underscores the immediate impact and potential effectiveness of such educational programs in community settings. A key strength of this activity lies in its direct applicability and clear methodology for knowledge transfer. The intervention employed a practical combination of interactive lectures, group discussions, and educational leaflets, demonstrating a multi-modal approach to learning. The use of pre- and post-tests provides an objective measure of knowledge gain, validating the immediate effectiveness of the educational tools. The high reported improvement in knowledge strongly suggests that well-structured, culturally appropriate educational interventions can play a vital role in empowering pregnant women with essential information to make informed decisions regarding infant feeding practices in resource-limited settings. While the findings are promising and highlight the utility of targeted education, certain aspects warrant consideration for future endeavors. The sample size of 10 pregnant women, while understandable for a community service activity, significantly limits the generalizability of the results to a broader population. Furthermore, the study measures knowledge improvement rather than actual behavioral change or long-term health outcomes. Future research building upon this foundation could benefit from larger-scale, perhaps randomized, interventions and longitudinal follow-up studies to assess the translation of increased knowledge into improved IMD rates, exclusive breastfeeding adherence, and ultimately, its direct impact on stunting prevalence. This would provide a more comprehensive understanding of the intervention's sustained effectiveness.

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