The Effect of The Teach-Back Method on The Knowledge and Skills of Health Workers Regarding The Results of Plotting Anthropometric Measurements of Toddlers at The Posyandu in The Working Area

Authors

  • Meidian Ihtiari Poltekkes Kemenkes Mataram, Indonesia
  • Made Darawati Poltekkes Mataram Jurusan Gizi, Indonesia
  • Lalu Khairul Abdi Poltekkes Kemenkes Mataram, Indonesia
  • I Gde Narda Widiada Poltekkes Kemenkes Mataram, Indonesia
  • Ni Ketut Sri Sulendri Poltekkes Kemenkes Mataram, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32807/jgp.v10i2.602

Abstract

Background: The knowledge and skills of posyandu volunteers in explaining the results of toddler anthropometric plotting in the Maternal and Child Health (KIA) book are fundamental competencies that volunteers must possess. However, in the working area of Batujai Public Health Center, the use of the KIA book, particularly in explaining anthropometric plotting results, remains suboptimal. The teach-back learning method effectively improves volunteer knowledge and skills, as it involves repeating learned information in their own words to ensure comprehension. Research Methods: This research used a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test post-test control group approach. Sixty volunteers were divided into two groups: the intervention group, which received the teach-back method, and the control group, which received conventional lecture-based training. Research Result: The Mann-Whitney test showed a significant difference in the improvement of knowledge (p=0.001) and skills (p=0.003) among volunteers after the teach-back intervention. Conclusion: Thus, the teach-back method effectively enhances the knowledge and skills of posyandu volunteers in explaining the results of toddler anthropometric plotting.

References

Althofia, Z., Umi Faridah, & Sri Karyati. (2025). "The Effect of Teach Back Education on the Level of Mothers' Ability to Monitor Child Growth at the Jati Health Center in Kudus Regency, Central Java." Tambusai Education Journal 9: 10775–82.

Anderson, K. M., Sarah Leister, & Ruth De Rego. (2020). "The 5Ts for Teach Back: An Operational Definition for Teach-Back Training." Health literacy research and practice 4(2): e94–103. doi:10.3928/24748307-20200318-01.

Barokah, Falah Indriawati, Dwi Ayu Lestari, and Irfan Said. 2022. “The Relationship Between Knowledge, Age, and Length of Service as a Cadre in the Success of Infant and Child Feeding (PMBA).†Jurnal Kesehatan Global 5(1): 27–33. doi:10.33085/jkg.v5i1.5025.

Kanang, Sri Wahyuni Yunus, Kusrini Kadar, and Rosyidah Arafat. 2021. “The Teach Back Process in Health Education: A Literature Review.†Scientific Journal of Nursing 7(1): 85–96. doi:10.33023/jikep.v7i1.679.

Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia. 2023. Guidelines for Maternal and Child Health (KIA). Jakarta: Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia.

Liu, J, J Zhang, Y Yang, and H Li. 2018. “The Effectiveness of Teach-Back in Healthcare Settings: A Systematic Review.†Journal of Health Communication 23(5): 450–63.

Octavia, Pipit Desyi Nur, & Yuli Laraeni. (2017). "The Effect of Refresher Training on Knowledge and Skills in Carrying Out Posyandu Cadre Duties in the Karang Pule Community Health Center Work Area." Jurnal Gizi Prima 2(2): 161–67.

Shilvia, Ni Kadek Chilia, I Ketut Kencana, and I Made Suarjana. 2020. “The Effect of Training on the Skills of Posyandu Cadres in Carrying Out Their Duties in Batubulan Kangin Village.†Journal of Nutrition Science 9(1): 19–23.

Utami, Nurul Putri, and Rachmawati Widyaningrum. 2022. “The Effect of Anthropometric Measurement on the Knowledge Level of Posyandu Cadres about Anthropometric Measurement Methods.†Menara Journal of Health Science 1(4): 373–79.

Wahyudi, Wahid Tri, M Ricko Gunawan, and Feri Febri Saputra. 2022. “The Relationship Between Cadres’ Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Their Role in the Community in the Working Area of the Sukarame Community Health Center in Bandar Lampung City.†Malahayati Nursing Journal 4(6): 1340–50. doi:10.33024/mnj.v4i5.4963.

Zalela, Z., Prasiwi, W. M., & Purnamawati, D. 2024. "The Effectiveness of Cadre Training in Improving the Competence and Skills of Cadres at the Pasar Minggu Community Health: 145–57.

Downloads

Published

2025-09-26

How to Cite

Ihtiari, M., Darawati, M., Abdi, L. K., Widiada, I. G. N., & Sulendri, N. K. S. (2025). The Effect of The Teach-Back Method on The Knowledge and Skills of Health Workers Regarding The Results of Plotting Anthropometric Measurements of Toddlers at The Posyandu in The Working Area. Jurnal Gizi Prima (Prime Nutrition Journal), 10(2), 58–63. https://doi.org/10.32807/jgp.v10i2.602

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): Jurnal Gizi Prima (Prime Nutrition Journal)

Section

Articles

Citation Check

License

Upon the acceptance of the article by the Editorial Board of Jurnal Gizi Prima (Prime Nutrition Journal) and the decision to publish it, the copyright for the article will be transferred to Jurnal Gizi Prima (Prime Nutrition Journal), published by Poltekkes kemenkes Mataram. Poltekkes kemenkes Mataram as the publisher of Jurnal Gizi Prima (Prime Nutrition Journal) holds the copyright to all published articles in this journal.