Empathic communication training for cadres in assisting families of stunting toddlers

Puput Mariyati; Denis Melati; Nining Tyas Triatmaja

doi:10.55942/pssj.v5i7.518

Authors

Puput Mariyati Institut Ilmu Kesehatan Bhakti Wiyata Kediri
Denis Melati Institut Ilmu Kesehatan Bhakti Wiyata Kediri
Nining Tyas Triatmaja Institut Ilmu Kesehatan Bhakti Wiyata Kediri

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55942/pssj.v5i7.518

Keywords:

Posyandu Cadres, Empathic Communication, Health Communication, Stunting

Abstract

Posyandu cadres are the spearhead of real Community Health Center services in helping to address nutritional problems in the community. To support their role, Posyandu cadres must possess adequate communication skills to convey nutrition and health messages in a simple manner. Cadres are required to listen actively, non-judgmentally, respond empathetically, understand emotions, and create a comfortable atmosphere for those receiving nutritional assistance, ensuring optimal intervention. Empathetic communication training is an effort to improve the cadres' abilities to support families of stunted toddlers. This study uses a quantitative approach with a one-group pretest-posttest experimental design method, which aims to determine the effect of empathic communication training in improving the knowledge and skills of Posyandu cadres in assisting families with malnutrition. This study involved 20 participants from the village cadres distance Plosoklaten Kediri. Conducting given is empathic communication training that contains material about the process of empathic communication and empathic communication practice roleplay. Understanding of the training material was measured using questionnaires made by researchers who describe the role of cadres, concepts, and processes of empathic communication, as well as scenarios containing cases for practicing empathic communication. Hypothesis testing using a paired samples t-test with p value = 0.001 (p<0.05). There is a significant difference in the level of knowledge between before and after being given empathic communication training for Posyandu cadres.

Author Biographies

Puput Mariyati, Institut Ilmu Kesehatan Bhakti Wiyata Kediri

Puput Mariyati is a researcher in the Psychology Study Program at Institut Ilmu Kesehatan Bhakti Wiyata Kediri. Her academic interests include mental health, health psychology, and behavioral interventions in clinical and community settings. She is actively involved in multidisciplinary research focusing on psychological well-being and public health promotion.

Denis Melati, Institut Ilmu Kesehatan Bhakti Wiyata Kediri

Denis Melati is a researcher of the Nutrition Study Program at Institut Ilmu Kesehatan Bhakti Wiyata Kediri. Her research focuses on community nutrition, dietary behavior, and nutritional interventions for public health. She is committed to advancing nutritional education and improving food security awareness through evidence-based approaches.

Nining Tyas Triatmaja, Institut Ilmu Kesehatan Bhakti Wiyata Kediri

Nining Tyas Triatmaja is an academic in the Nutrition Study Program at Institut Ilmu Kesehatan Bhakti Wiyata Kediri. Her research areas include pediatric nutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and sustainable dietary practices. She is passionate about promoting nutrition literacy and developing health promotion strategies targeted at vulnerable populations.

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