Optimizing the Role of Adolescent Female Cadres in Preventing Anemia and Stunting to Create a Healthy Generation in Mulyasari Village, CIAMPEL District Optimalisasi Peran Kader Remaja Putri Dalam Mencegah Anemia dan Stunting Untuk Mewujudkan Generasi Sehat di Desa Mulyasari Kecamatan Ciampel Kabupaten Karawang

Abstract

Anemia and stunting are public health issues that significantly impact the quality of future generations. This study aimed to assess the role of female adolescent cadres in preventing anemia and stunting. The research was conducted in RW 001, Mulyasari Village, Ciampel Subdistrict, Karawang Regency, from February to March 2023 using a cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of 41 female adolescents selected through purposive sampling. The results showed that 61.0% of the respondents had nutritious eating habits, 56.1% consumed iron supplementation tablets, and 68.3% maintained a healthy lifestyle. Statistical analysis using the chi-square test revealed a p-value of 0.035 (p-value < 0.05), indicating a significant relationship between knowledge and preventive practices for anemia and stunting. The optimization of adolescent cadres has proven effective in raising awareness and improving preventive practices for anemia and stunting at the community level.

Keywords: anemia, stunting, adolescent health cadres