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Determinants of stunting in babies under five years Harahap, Dewi Syahriani; Nababan, Donal; Silitonga, Evawani Martalena
Science Midwifery Vol 12 No 3 (2024): August: Health Sciences and related fields
Publisher : Institute of Computer Science (IOCS)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/midwifery.v12i3.1617

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The aim of this research is to analyze the determinants of stunting in toddlers. This research is an analytical survey research with a cross-sectional design explaining the relationship between knowledge, parenting patterns, socio-economic and access to sanitation, exclusive breastfeeding and the incidence of stunting in toddlers. This research was conducted in the Hutagodang health center working area, South Labuhan Batu Regency from January to August 2023. The population was mothers who had toddlers and the entire population was sampled. The research results show that there is a significant relationship between knowledge, parenting patterns, socio-economic factors, exclusive breastfeeding and the incidence of stunting in toddlers. There is no relationship between access to sanitation and the incidence of stunting in toddlers. The most dominant factor in the incidence of stunting in toddlers is knowledge with an exposure (β) of 4,558 greater than the exposure (β) of other variables. Parents of toddlers are expected to increase their knowledge about stunting, its impacts and how to prevent it. This can be done through printed media such as leaflets, brochures, magazines which have been provided by the community health center at the village hall, village office, posyandu and village health post, electronic media or outreach carried out by village midwives, community health center officers and village officials.
Risk factors for stunting in BADUTA in the working area of the Langga Umbung Health Center, South Labuhan Batu District Sipayung, Ika Manda Yulie; Nababan, Donal; Silitonga, Evawani Martalena
Science Midwifery Vol 12 No 3 (2024): August: Health Sciences and related fields
Publisher : Institute of Computer Science (IOCS)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/midwifery.v12i3.1618

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This study aims to identify the risk factors for stunting among children under two years old (baduta) in the working area of Langga Payung Health Center, South Labuhan Batu Regency. Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem caused by insufficient nutritional intake over a prolonged period, leading to impaired physical and mental growth and development. This research employs a case-control study design with samples of mothers with stunted and non-stunted children. A total of 248 mothers were sampled using purposive sampling techniques. The results indicate that maternal education, maternal knowledge, and family income are significantly associated with stunting incidence. Appropriate interventions targeting these factors are expected to reduce the prevalence of stunting in the area.