FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KETERAMPILAN KADER DALAM STIMULASI DAN DETEKSI DINI TUMBUH KEMBANG BALITA

Abstract

Monitoring the growth of children under five at the Posyandu is a very strategic effort to detect developmental disorders. Posyandu cadres are the group that interacts the most with the community, so they are in a very good position and an effective way to detect impaired growth and development of children from an early age. The purpose of the study was to determine the factors related to the skills of cadres in carrying out early detection of children's growth and development. The quantitative research method with a cross-sectional design was conducted from September to October 2020 in the work area of ​​the Sritejokencono Health Center, Central Lampung. The sample is 85 posyandu cadres. The dependent variable is cadre skills in early detection of under-five developmental growth, the independent variable is the length of time as a cadre, experience, support from health workers, knowledge, attitudes, motivation, and infrastructure. The research instrument used questionnaires and worksheets. The results of data analysis using multiple logistic regression test, 66% of cadres are less skilled in early detection of child growth and development. In conclusion, there is a simultaneous relationship between the knowledge of cadres, attitudes, motivation, and support of health workers with the skills of cadres in stimulating and early detection of child growth and development. The dominant factor is knowledge where cadres who have good knowledge will have skills 13.9 times better than cadres who have less knowledge.