Edukasi Kader Balita untuk Optimalisasi Tumbuh Kembang Anak Usia 0–5 Tahun

Authors

  • Ni Made Gita Kusuma Dewi Program Studi Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Warmadewa, Bali, Indonesia
  • Ida Ayu Laxmi Ananda Dewi Manuaba Program Studi Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Warmadewa, Bali, Indonesia
  • Fransiscus Fiano Anthony Kerans Program Studi Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Warmadewa, Bali, Indonesia
  • Ni Putu Diah Witari Program Studi Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Warmadewa, Bali, Indonesia
  • Dewa Ayu Agung Alit Suka Astini Program Studi Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Warmadewa, Bali, Indonesia
  • Luh Gde Evayanti Program Studi Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Warmadewa, Bali, Indonesia
  • Komang Trisna Sumadewi Program Studi Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Warmadewa, Bali, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36679/jmcd.v2i1.15

Keywords:

Toddler, Anatomy, Cognitive, Children’s Literature, Posyandu

Abstract

This community service activity aims to improve the knowledge and skills of health cadres in monitoring the growth and development of children aged 0–5 years in Banjar Mambang Gede, Mambang Village, Selemadeg Timur District, Tabanan Regency, Bali. The main problem faced by the partners is the limited understanding of cadres regarding child anatomy, cognitive development, and language stimulation through children's literature. The methods used include offline counseling with an interactive educational approach using PowerPoint presentations, anatomical videos, anatomy-based applications, and hands-on practice through storybooks, children's poetry, and educational games. The activity begins with a pre-test and ends with a post-test to evaluate the improvement of cadres' knowledge.

The results of the activity show an increase in cadres’ understanding of anatomical, cognitive, and early childhood language stimulation aspects, with a minimum target of 80% of participants being able to understand and apply the provided materials. In addition, cadres demonstrated improved skills in educating parents and in conducting more optimal posyandu (integrated health service post) activities. The outputs of this activity include increased cadre capacity, scientific publications, and activity documentation.

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10-06-2026

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): June 2026

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