EXPLORING MANAGEMENT ASPECTS OF MULTIPLE MICRONUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTATION PROGRAM FOR PREGNANT WOMEN IN SIDOARJO DISTRICT, EAST JAVA

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Abstract

The most recent guidelines on antenatal care (ANC) issued by the World Health Organization in 2020 emphasize multi-micronutrient supplementation (MMS) to enhance maternal, infant, and child health. However, research exploring management aspects of MMS program implementation is still limited, particularly in Indonesia. This study aims to examine the management of the MMS program among pregnant women in Sidoarjo District. This qualitative research used a phenomenological approach conducted in Sidoarjo District involving 51 informants (stakeholders and beneficiaries) from April to May 2022. MMS tablets (Laduni) were distributed during ANC for free through an existing platform which is similar to the iron tablets distribution. Due to limited supply, the coverage of MMS tablets did not cover all pregnant women in Sidoarjo District. Therefore, they need to purchase the commercial MMS tablets by themselves. Management of the MMS program necessitated collaboration among various stakeholders, including civil society organizations for product supply, universities for quality control, and district health office and public health center for distribution. Monitoring and evaluation of the MMS program were integrated into an existing platform of the iron-folic acid program. Nevertheless, it should be strengthened by a coverage survey, as well as recording and reporting during the ANC.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)21-34
JournalGIZI INDONESIA
Volume47
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 May 2024

Keywords

  • management
  • multiple micronutrient supplementation
  • pregnant women

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