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- Title
Analysis of factors affecting the prevalence of stunting on children under five years.
- Authors
Rahayuwati, Laili; Nurhidayah, Ikeu; Hidayati, Nur Oktavia; Hendrawati, Sri; Agustina, Habsyah Saparidah; Ekawati, Rindang; Setiawan, Alette Suzy
- Abstract
Introduction. Stunting is a latent problem indicating a chronic malnutrition status during the child's growth since birth. The prevalence of stunting is caused by multiple factors. This research aims at analyzing the factors affecting the prevalence of stunting on children in the area of West Java Province, including the demographic social of the mother, the child, and the child's health status. Method. The research applies quantitative method. The number of respondents is 810. The research took place in 6 regencies/cities whose villages support family planning (Kampung Keluarga Berencana) such as Bandung City, Bandung Regency, West Bandung Regency, Subang Regency, Sumedang Regency, and Garut Regency. The quantitative analysis consists of a univariate using frequency percentage and distribution, as well as bivariate analysis using correlation test. Result. The result of this research shows that nearly all toddlers have a normal body height as much as 73.1%, while 23.8% others fall into the category of "short" or "very short." Based on the factor analysis, there exists a relevance in such factors as mother's occupation (p = 0.010; OR = 0,532), delivery complications (p = 0,010; OR = 2,072), completeness of immunization distribution (p = 0,000; OR = 3,111), immunization schedule (p = 0,000; OR = 3,289), exclusive ASI (ASI) provision (p = 0,041; OR = 1,486), and child medical records (p = 0,044; OR = 1,649), while other factors are considered irrelevant. Conclusion. The suggestion for this research is that it requires cross-sectoral cooperation and improvement of the role of healthcare staff in educating mothers regarding complete immunization distribution on schedule, exclusive breastfeeding distribution, and prevention of contagious illness to children. Originality of the study is firstly observation on the stunting related to the prevalence and management in several regency/city in West Java Province.
- Subjects
STUNTED growth; MALNUTRITION; CHILD nutrition; QUALITY of life; CHILDREN'S health
- Publication
EurAsian Journal of Biosciences, 2020, Vol 14, Issue 2, p6565
- ISSN
1307-9867
- Publication type
Article