A Study on the Impact of Growth and Development Screening Education on Posyandu Cadres’ Knowledge

Lisbet Manalu; Dinta; Tonika Tohri

doi:10.30994/jnp.v9i4.954

Authors

Lisbet Manalu Faculty of Nursing, Institut Kesehatan Rajawali, Bandung, Indonesia
Dinta Faculty of Nursing, Institut Kesehatan Rajawali, Bandung, Indonesia
Tonika Tohri Faculty of Nursing, Institut Kesehatan Rajawali, Bandung, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30994/jnp.v9i4.954

Keywords:

Growth and Development, Knowledge, Posyandu Cadres, Screening

Abstract

Background: Early detection of child growth and developmental problems is essential to ensure optimal child outcomes and improve human resource quality. Posyandu cadres play a crucial role in community-based screening; however, limited knowledge and technical skills may hinder effective implementation.

Purpose: Educational interventions are therefore needed to strengthen cadres’ capacity in growth and developmental screening.

Methods: This study employed a pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design conducted in the Ciwaruga Health Center working area. A total of 33 Posyandu cadres were selected using total sampling based on predetermined inclusion criteria. The intervention consisted of structured education delivered through lectures, interactive discussions, and hands-on demonstrations covering anthropometric measurements, growth monitoring charts/ KMS (Kartu Menuju Sehat), developmental screening using the KPSP (Kuesioner Pra Skrining Perkembangan), and referral procedures. Cadres’ knowledge was measured before and after the intervention using a validated and reliable questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test.

Results: Before the intervention, most cadres demonstrated low to moderate knowledge levels. Following the educational program, a substantial improvement was observed, with the majority of respondents achieving a high level of knowledge. Statistical analysis revealed a significant difference between pretest and posttest knowledge scores (p < 0.001), indicating the effectiveness of the educational intervention.

Conclusions: Growth and developmental screening education significantly improves the knowledge of Posyandu cadres. Structured, practice-oriented educational approaches are effective strategies for enhancing cadre capacity and supporting the quality of community-based child health services.

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