Revitalizing post-flood nutrition services through the posyandu rasa pesta community empowerment program in sipirok, Indonesia

Haslinah Haslinah; Ahmad Riza Siregar; Fatma Mutia; Adi Antoni

doi:10.61099/jpmei.v3i3.592

Authors

Haslinah Haslinah Universitas Aufa Royhan, Padangsidimpuan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2276-8515
Ahmad Riza Siregar Universitas Aufa Royhan, Padangsidimpuan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8857-7163
Fatma Mutia Universitas Aufa Royhan, Padangsidimpuan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Indonesia
Adi Antoni Universitas Aufa Royhan, Padangsidimpuan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7021-9011

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61099/jpmei.v3i3.592

Keywords:

community empowerment, nutrition education, post-disaster health services, Posyandu, supplementary feeding

Abstract

Background: Flood-related disruptions can undermine the continuity of community-based nutrition services, particularly child growth monitoring, nutrition education, and caregiver participation in integrated health posts (Posyandu). Strengthening community engagement and local service capacity is essential for restoring these services in disaster-affected areas. Objective: To describe the implementation and documented outcomes of the “Posyandu Rasa Pesta” community empowerment program in revitalizing post-flood nutrition services in Sipirok, Indonesia.

Methods: A descriptive community engagement approach was implemented at Posyandu Kenanga 1, Sipirok, North Sumatra, Indonesia. The program integrated cadre capacity strengthening, family-centred service activities, nutrition education, promotion of locally sourced supplementary foods, and improved service documentation. Pre-test and post-test assessments involving 33 respondents evaluated social empowerment/service quality and management capacity. Data were analysed descriptively using mean percentage scores and percentage-point differences. Monthly Posyandu records from June to October 2026 were also reviewed.

Results: Social empowerment/service quality scores increased from 40% at pre-test to 75% at post-test, representing a 35-percentage-point improvement. Management capacity scores increased from 35% to 75%, representing a 40-percentage-point improvement. Monthly records consistently listed 33 children under five across five reporting periods. Educational materials and practical service guidelines were also documented as program outputs.

Conclusion: The “Posyandu Rasa Pesta” program was associated with improvements in assessed empowerment and management scores and produced practical resources for community-based nutrition service revitalization. However, the descriptive design does not establish causal effectiveness or improvements in child nutritional status. Further evaluation is needed to assess service continuity and sustainability.

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