ANALYSIS OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE FAMILY ASSISTANCE TEAM (FAT) IN ASSISTING FAMILIES AT RISK OF STUNTING IN MAJENE DISTRICT

Abstract

Background. Assisting stunting-risk families is a series of activities that include counseling, facilitation of referral services, and facilitation of social assistance provision. Family Assistance Teams (FAT), comprising midwives, PKK cadres, and family planning staff, provide support at village levels to reach families affected by stunting. Their services target pregnant women, new mothers, young children, and couples planning marriage or pregnancy.
Aim. This study aims to analyze the factors related to the performance of the Family Assistance Team (FAT) in assisting stunting-risk families in Majene District.
Method. This research used a non-experimental design with a quantitative and analytical correlation approach. A correlation analytic study was employed to determine the strength of the relationship between independent and dependent variables. A proportionate stratified sampling technique was used, with a sample size of 191 members of the Family Assistance Team. Data analysis included univariate analysis, bivariate analysis using the Chi-Square formula, and multivariate logistic regression analysis.
Results. The study revealed a significant relationship between competence (ρ=0.000), attitude (ρ=0.000), motivation (ρ=0.000), and the performance of Family Assistance Team members in Majene District. Logistic regression analysis showed that motivation was the factor most strongly associated with team performance, with a ρ-value of 0.000 < 0.005 and an OR of 4.2. Conclusion. The performance of Family Assistance Team members in Majene District is influenced by competence, attitude, and motivation, with motivation being the most significantly correlated element.