Pendampingan Keluarga Balita Stunting Secara Integratif di Desa Tanjung Beringin Kecamatan Sumbul Kabupaten Dairi

Stunting is a condition of impaired growth characterized by a height-for-age more than two
standard deviations below the WHO Child Growth Standards median. It results in decreased human
resource quality, reduced work productivity, increased risk of overweight and obesity, and a higher
chance of developing metabolic syndrome. According to the 2021 Indonesian Nutrition Status Study
(SSGI), the stunting prevalence in North Sumatra Province was 25.8%, while Dairi Regency showed a
significantly higher rate at 34.2%, making it a priority area for stunting reduction. The high prevalence
in Dairi indicates a pressing public health issue. Environmental health and nutrition are closely related
and must be addressed through both specific and sensitive interventions. In Dairi, key contributing
factors include poor water quality, inadequate implementation of Clean and Healthy Living Behavior
(PHBS), and insufficient nutrition among toddlers. This program provided assistance to 24 families
with stunted toddlers using a three-stage method: (1) socialization, (2) activity implementation, and (3)
monitoring and evaluation. The mentoring approach has proven effective in empowering families and
increasing their capacity to prevent stunting. This activity offers a direct, community-based solution
and serves as a valuable model in reducing stunting prevalence through sustainable, participatory
engagement.
Keywords: Stunting; Family Assistance; Integrative