Anita Lontaan
Jurusan Kebidanan, Poltekkes Kemenkes Manado, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia

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Determinants of Malnutrition Status Events in Toddlers Anita Lontaan; Anggeraeni Anggeraeni; Ari Settawati; Mulyanti Mulyanti
Jurnal Edukasi Ilmiah Kesehatan Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): Volume 1 Number 1 April 2023
Publisher : Edukasi Ilmiah Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61099/junedik.v1i1.8

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Background: Nutritional needs are very important in helping the growth and development process in infants and children; considering the benefits of nutrients in the body can help the process of growth and development of children. Purpose: Determine the determinants of the incidence of malnutrition status in toddlers. Method: The research design used is analytical descriptive research using the cross-sectional study approach. Results: Statistical tests showed that the diet obtained a calculated p = 0.000 and maternal knowledge p = 0.01. Conclusion: A determinant factor to the incidence of malnutrition in toddlers; is diet and the mother's knowledge level. The nurse's recommendation is expected to increase the provision of counseling to the community, especially for mothers who have toddlers, about the importance of nutrition or nutrition in toddlers in the process of growth and development.
Determinants Influence the Incidence of Stunting in Toddlers Aged 6-59 Months Herlianty Herlianty; Ari Setyawati; Anita Lontaan; Theresia Limbong; Indrawati Aris Tyarini; Sitti Zakiyyah Putri
Jurnal Edukasi Ilmiah Kesehatan Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023): Volume 1 Number 2 August 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61099/junedik.v1i2.18

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Stunting is a serious public health problem, especially in children under five. The causes of stunting are complex and involve a variety of factors, but health education, feeding practices, attention, stimulation, and access to health services have been identified as major contributors. This study aims to determine the factors that influence the incidence of stunting in toddlers. The research design is observational analytics using a case-control research design. The results show a statistical test result value of p-value of 0.016; employment of 0.013; family income of 0.002. It can be concluded that parenting affects the incidence of stunting in toddlers. Stunting is the result of a combination of complex factors and interactions between social, economic, health, and environmental aspects. Therefore, stunting handling must also be holistic and involve various sectors to achieve optimal results. It is important for parents to provide proper attention and support in terms of nutrition, health, and stimulation of children to support optimal growth and development.