Community-Based Nutrition and Sanitation Education Using a Local Asset-Oriented Approach in Mandalamekar Village, Cimenyan Sub-district

Himmi Marsiati; Sri Wuryanti; Restu Syamsul Hadi; Edy Parwanto; Husnun Amalia; Reza Aditya Digambiro; Kishanty  Hardaningtyas; Endah  Purnamasari

doi:10.35568/abdimas.v8i4.7037

Authors

Himmi Marsiati Biomedical Doctoral Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas YARSI, Jakarta, Indonesia
Sri Wuryanti Biomedical Doctoral Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas YARSI, Jakarta, Indonesia
Restu Syamsul Hadi Biomedical Doctoral Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas YARSI, Jakarta, Indonesia
Edy Parwanto Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
Husnun Amalia Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
Reza Aditya Digambiro Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
Kishanty Hardaningtyas Biomedical Doctoral Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas YARSI, Jakarta, Indonesia
Endah Purnamasari 1Biomedical Doctoral Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas YARSI, Jakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35568/abdimas.v8i4.7037

Keywords:

Community Empowerment , Health Education , Child nutrition , sanitation, Local Asset-Oriented Approach, ABCD, Rural Health

Abstract

Child nutrition and sanitation problems in Mandalamekar Village, Cimenyan Sub-district, Bandung Regency, are strongly influenced by limited health literacy, poor hygiene practices, and inadequate water and sanitation facilities. To address these challenges, a community-based education program was conducted using the Local Asset-Oriented (LAO) approach, adapted from Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD). The intervention involved 15 village officials, 10 Posyandu cadres, and 41 PKK mothers. Activities included pre- and post-tests, interactive discussions, educational sessions on supplementary feeding with local food, participatory games, resource mapping, and signing of a joint commitment. Results demonstrated a significant increase in knowledge, with average scores improving from 66 (pre-test) to 86 (post-test). Participants also identified community-owned assets to support nutrition and sanitation initiatives and expressed strong commitment to sustaining these programs. In conclusion, the LAO approach effectively empowered local stakeholders, enhanced nutrition and sanitation knowledge, and fostered collaborative community action to reduce child health risks in Mandalamekar Village.

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