Factors Related to Posyandu Anggrek Utilization in Communities That Have Toddlers in RW 06, Joglo II Health Center, Kembangan District in 2019

Abstract

: Indication the use of posyandu is the active arrival of the community of posyandu seen from the scope of weighing under five (D/S). Based on data at Posyandu Anggrek, the coverage seen from D/S in January 2019 was around 59.49% (94 toddlers), February it was 61.39% (97 toddlers) and in March it was 62.65% (99 toddlers). But the achievement target of the Ministry of Health (2014) 85% has not been achieved. The study uses quantitative methods, cross-sectional design, Chi-Square Test and 106 toddlers’ samples. Data were obtained through a questionnaire with the variables; knowledge, attitudes, the role of health workers, family support and kader support. The results show that there’s no relationship between knowledge (P =0.435, PR =1.581) using posyandu. There’s a relationship between attitude (P =0.035, PR =1.883) using posyandu. There’s no relationship between the role of health workers (P =0.872, PR =0.896) using posyandu. There’s a relationship between family support (P = 0.001, PR = 2.908) using posyandu. There’s no relationship between kader support (P =0.335, PR =1.381) using posyandu. Suggestions are given for kader to make a variety of PMT’s and socialize the flow of activities, provide counseling to families and extend the time of posyandu.