Regional Collaboration in Public Health Policy: Evaluating Family Assistance Team Involvement in Stunting Reduction
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https://doi.org/10.56294/saludcyt20262644Keywords:
Regional Collaboration, Family Assistance Team, Stunting Reduction, Public Policy, Community HealthAbstract
Introduction: The study examined regional collaboration in public health policy by assessing the involvement of Family Assistance Teams (FATs) in accelerating stunting reduction in Lampung Province, Indonesia. It aimed to identify FATs’ roles, performance, and operational challenges in implementing integrated health and nutrition programs under decentralized governance.
Methods: A qualitative approach was used through focus group discussions with 23 FAT members from North Lampung, West Lampung, and Way Kanan Regencies. Participants were purposively selected based on program intensity. Data validation was conducted through interviews with family planning field officers to ensure accuracy and policy relevance.
Results: The findings revealed variation in role comprehension, sectoral coordination, and digital data use. Key challenges included limited technical skills, scarce resources, and weak integration with Regional Stunting Reduction Teams. Nonetheless, locally driven strategies supported by village funds, structured task allocation, and active engagement in health posts enhanced program performance and outcomes.
Conclusions: The study concluded that strengthening institutional capacity, improving digital data management, enhancing coordination mechanisms, and introducing performance-based incentives were vital to increase FAT effectiveness. These insights provided strategic guidance for refining collaborative governance and expanding sustainable stunting reduction initiatives across regions.
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