Implementation of Regent Regulation Number 47 of 2020 Concerning Integrated Acceleration of Stunting Prevention in Suruh District, Trenggalek Regency

Stunting is a major nutritional problem that affects the social and economic life of the community. There is clear evidence that people with stunting have higher mortality rates and increased morbidity for several reasons: stunting impairs physical performance, and mental and intellectual functions are impaired. The form of commitment to reducing stunting in Trenggalek Regency has actually been stated in the Implementation of Trenggalek Regency Regent Regulation Number 47 of 2020 concerning the Acceleration of Integrated Stunting Prevention. One of the focuses of this study is Suruh District, where Suruh District has the highest Stunting rate in Trenggalek Regency.

The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze the Implementation of Trenggalek Regency Regent Regulation Number 47 of 2020 concerning the Acceleration of Integrated Stunting Prevention in Suruh District, Trenggalek Regency.

This qualitative research explores the Stunting Reduction Policy. Data collection in this study used interviews, documentation and observation. The results obtained were then collected, reduced, presented and conclusions were drawn.

The results of this study according to Van Metter Van Horn’s Theory and based on the results of the analysis of indicators and the findings of the discussion of the previous chapters, the researcher concluded that the implementation of Trenggalek Regency Regent Regulation Number 47 of 2020 concerning the Acceleration of Integrated Stunting Prevention in Suruh District has not been carried out optimally. However, in the variable of Communication between organizations and implementing activities in the Implementation of the Stunting Reduction Policy, the Trenggalek Regency Government only coordinates with related agency units and this is carried out together, it is indeed carried out, one of which is through the variable of communication between organizations, namely between Bappelitbangda, the Health Office and the Suruh District Health Center. But it is not carried out to the lowest level, namely the community.