00000nam 2200000 4500 INLIS000000001193030 20260203014816 0010-0226000114 STRATEGI PENURUNAN ANGKA STUNTING DI KABUPATEN LAMPUNG TENGAH PROVINSI LAMPUNG : - / Mario Dwi Kurniawan Mario Dwi Kurniawan - 12 hlm : - ; - - http://eprints.ipdn.ac.id/id/eprint/18437 Piet Hein Pusung, S.STP, M.Si Sumedang : IPDN, 2024 363.859 818 42 363.859 818 42 MAR s - Masalah Stunting Problem Statement : The continuous increase in population growth in Indonesia has become a serious issue because it affects the quality of human resources, especially in terms of health. One indication of low health quality is the high prevalence of malnutrition, which leads to stunting in children. In addressing this issue, the Health Office of Central Lampung District has designed strategies to combat stunting in the district. Purpose : This study is to find out, identify and analyze strategies for reducing stunting rates in Central Lampung Regency. Method : This research uses a qualitative descriptive method. Data collection techniques include interviews, observations, and documentation. The researcher uses data analysis techniques using the Creswell Model. Results : The results show that the Health Office of Central Lampung District has implemented various strategies, including budget realization, utilization of regulations, improvement of tasks and functions, and community outreach activities. However, there are still obstacles such as the lack of public understanding of stunting and low economic levels. In addressing these obstacles, the Health Office conducts efforts such as continuous socialization and food assistance programs.Conclusion : Based on the analysis carried out by researchers in the strategy for reducing stunting rates in Central Lampung Regency using Strategy Theory according to Wheelen and Hunger which consists of 4 dimensions, namely Environmental Observation, Strategy Formulation, Strategy Implementation and Evaluation and Control, it has been implemented quite well but not optimally. There are several obstacles in reducing stunting faced by the Central Lampung District Health Service, including a lack of public insight into the dangers of stunting, especially in remote areas due to a lack of socialization so that many people are still indifferent and consider stunting to be normal, the community's economic level is low so they are unable to afford it. fulfill food ingredients that meet the nutritional, nutritional and protein needs of pregnant women and babies. The Central Lampung District Health Service has made several efforts to overcome these obstacles, including carrying out continuous outreach to the community regarding stunting, providing food assistance programs to fulfill nutritional requirements and monitoring the development of pregnant women and babies.