Optimalisasi Peran Kader Peduli Diare Melalui Capacity Building Sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Diare pada Balita di Desa Sabrang, Ambulu
Keywords:
capacity building, diarrhe, establishmentAbstract
Background: Diarrhea is the second leading cause of death for toddlers worldwide. In 2023, Sabrang health center especially Sabrang Village reported 506 cases of diarrhea, indicating a high incidence in the area. As a result, intervention efforts are necessary to reduce the number of diarrhea cases in Sabrang Village; Method: This series of activities began with the establishment of diarrhea care teams and continued with capacity-building activities for diarrhea care team members. Evaluation of the activities was conducted using pre-test and post-test methods; Results: The diarrhea care cadres are formed based on a democratically agreed management arrangement. Additionally, capacity building activities are conducted to further develop the diarrhea care cadres, resulting in an increase in cadre knowledge from 75% to 83.5% based on the results of pre-test and post-test evaluations; and Conclusion: This community service activity is effective in increasing the understanding and knowledge of diarrhea care providers related to diarrhea and food sanitation hygiene. However, there is still a need to strengthen the material regarding the prevention mechanisms of diarrhea