Maintaining The Sustainable Engagement of Adolescent in Family Team of Stunting Prevention Program

Abstract

Maintaining the sustainable engagement of youth as part of the Family Assistance Team (TPK) in the Family Planning (KB) program is needed. The objective is to provide a structured framework on how to recruit youth to the Family Assistance Team (TPK). This study used a qualitative method with a descriptive design. The instrument used was a list of semi-structured questions. The participants were 3 nurses, a midwife, and one family planning instructor (PKB). Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis techniques. The supporting tool was Appreciative Inquiry (AI). The results were based on the AI analysis it was found there were five important components considered as determining aspects in maintaining the sustainability of youth in stunting prevention program (i.e recruitment requirements, training programs, parental permission, willingness of youth, and incentives). We recommended that knowledge; skills, parents' permission, motivation, and those currently studying health majors should be considered as they have the potential to maintain the sustainability of their engagement in the stunting reduction program.