Rini Apriani, Sekarmaji Sirulhaq, Neneng Nur Apipah, Ana Mintarsih, Ira Purnama

Pendampingan Kolaboratif Mahasiswi dengan Kader Posyandu Delima dalam Peningkatan Layanan Balita Desa Cikembar

Introduction

Pendampingan kolaboratif mahasiswi dengan kader posyandu delima dalam peningkatan layanan balita desa cikembar. Optimalkan layanan balita Posyandu Delima Cikembar. Mahasiswi PIAUD dampingi kader tingkatkan stimulasi perkembangan, gizi, & pendataan. Hasil: partisipasi ibu naik, program inovatif.

Abstract

Pengabdian masyarakat ini berfokus pada isu rendahnya pemberdayaan layanan balita di Posyandu akibat kurangnya keterampilan kader dalam menyusun program stimulasi perkembangan anak dan terbatasnya kolaborasi dengan pihak eksternal. Tujuan pengabdian adalah meningkatkan kapasitas kader Posyandu melalui pendampingan kolaboratif bersama mahasiswi Pendidikan Islam Anak Usia Dini (PIAUD) untuk mengoptimalkan layanan kesehatan, gizi, pendataan balita, dan stimulasi perkembangan balita. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah Participatory Action Research (PAR) dengan strategi pendampingan langsung dan evaluasi berkala. Kegiatan diawali dengan identifikasi kebutuhan kader melalui wawancara dan observasi, diikuti pendampingan langsung dalam implementasi program di Posyandu. Mahasiswi PIAUD berperan sebagai fasilitator dalam merancang kegiatan edukatif dan kreatif, seperti permainan motorik dan sensorik, yang mendukung perkembangan kognitif, sosial, dan emosional balita, serta membantu kegiatan Posyandu dalam pendataan balita, termasuk kesehatan, berat badan, dan informasi terkait lainnya. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan peningkatan keterampilan kader Posyandu dalam menyusun dan melaksanakan program stimulasi perkembangan serta pendataan yang lebih terstruktur. Layanan Posyandu mengalami peningkatan partisipasi ibu balita sebesar 30%, serta terwujudnya inovasi program berbasis komunitas yang berkelanjutan. Kolaborasi dengan mahasiswi PIAUD menghasilkan panduan kegiatan stimulasi dan pendataan yang kontekstual dan mudah diterapkan. Pengabdian ini memberikan kontribusi nyata dalam pemberdayaan kader Posyandu dan optimalisasi layanan balita, sekaligus memperkuat sinergi antara akademisi dan komunitas dalam mendukung perkembangan anak usia dini.

Review

The paper, "Pendampingan Kolaboratif Mahasiswi dengan Kader Posyandu Delima dalam Peningkatan Layanan Balita Desa Cikembar," presents a highly relevant and impactful community engagement project. It effectively addresses the critical issue of suboptimal toddler services at Posyandu due to skill gaps among community health workers (kader) in developmental stimulation and limited external support. The core of this initiative lies in its innovative collaborative mentorship model, where students from Early Childhood Islamic Education (PIAUD) partner with Posyandu Delima kader to enhance various aspects of early childhood care. The abstract clearly articulates a pertinent problem and proposes a well-structured intervention aimed at fostering local capacity. A significant strength of this work is its methodological rigor, employing a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach. This methodology ensures that interventions are needs-based and contextually relevant, starting with thorough identification of kader needs through interviews and observations. The direct mentorship by PIAUD students, acting as facilitators, is particularly commendable for its hands-on approach in developing educational and creative activities, alongside improving crucial data collection. The project's tangible outcomes, including a 30% increase in mother participation, enhanced kader skills in program implementation and structured data collection, and the emergence of sustainable, community-based programs, highlight the effectiveness of this collaborative model. The resulting contextual guidelines for stimulation and data management further demonstrate a practical and implementable output. This community service initiative makes a valuable contribution by demonstrating a successful model for empowering local health cadres and optimizing early childhood services. The synergy between academia and the community, facilitated by the active involvement of PIAUD students, serves as a powerful example of how educational institutions can directly support grassroots development. The sustainability of the developed programs and the improved data collection practices suggest a lasting positive impact beyond the project's duration. This collaborative approach offers a replicable framework for other regions facing similar challenges, underscoring its potential for broader application and contributing significantly to the literature on community-based early childhood intervention and participatory development.

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