Training Needs Assessment on Management of Stunting Reduction Program in Indonesia

Authors

  • Judhiastuty Februhartanty Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Food and Nutrition (SEAMEO RECFON) – Pusat Kajian Gizi Regional Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia Author
  • Fitya Safira Birahmatika Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia – Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Indonesia Author
  • Khalida Fauzia Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Food and Nutrition (SEAMEO RECFON) – Pusat Kajian Gizi Regional Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia Author
  • Indriya Laras Pramesthi Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Food and Nutrition (SEAMEO RECFON) – Pusat Kajian Gizi Regional Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia Author
  • Helda Khusun Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Food and Nutrition (SEAMEO RECFON) – Pusat Kajian Gizi Regional Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia Author
  • Hera Nurlita Ministry of Health of Republic of Indonesia, Indonesia Author
  • Ahmad Thohir Hidayat Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Food and Nutrition (SEAMEO RECFON) – Pusat Kajian Gizi Regional Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia Author
  • Teguh Budiharjo Semarang State Health Polytechnic of Ministry of Health, Indonesia Author
  • Djoko Priyatno Semarang State Health Polytechnic of Ministry of Health, Indonesia Author
  • Anung Sugihantono Semarang State Health Polytechnic of Ministry of Health, Indonesia Author
  • Muchtaruddin Mansyur Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Food and Nutrition (SEAMEO RECFON) – Pusat Kajian Gizi Regional Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia Author

Keywords:

interprofessional collaboration, multi-sectoral involvement, stunting, training needs assessment, Indonesia

Abstract

Background: Stunting has become a priority in Indonesia's development agenda that national and sub-national teams are established with multi-sectoral involvement to tackle the problem However, coordination hurdles, particularly at the mid-level, underscore the need for understanding frontline workers' capacity, prompting a study to conduct a training needs assessment (TNA) to bolster local governments' commitment to stunting and nutrition promotion. Methods: The TNA was conducted from July to November 2021 employing online quantitative survey and series of focus group discussions (FGDs) among central and local government officers. Quantitative data were about knowledge on stunting, attitudes toward program management, performance assessment, and capacity building needs. The FGDs focused stunting reduction program management and implementation capacity. Results: The present study highlighted the personal and organizational aspects of the management of stunting reduction program in Indonesia. The findings from both aspects were used to understand the needs and gaps revealed so that a relevant and appropriate training/capacity building program can be proposed. Conclusions: Capacity building is required to enhance local governments' commitment to stunting and nutrition promotion programs, particularly focusing on middle management to improve communication and foster multi-sectoral collaboration. Such efforts necessitate a team-based training program to develop skills in coordination and interprofessional collaboration.

KEYWORDS: interprofessional collaboration; multi-sectoral involvement; stunting; Training Needs Assessment; Indonesia

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4023

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2024-12-23

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