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Bivariate Analysis of the Correlation Between Determinants of Stunting in Toddlers Wahyuniar, Lely; Kusiyono, Kusiyono
Jurnal Medisci Vol 3 No 4 (2026): Vol 3 No 4 February 2026
Publisher : Ann Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62885/medisci.v3i4.1068

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Background. Stunting is a persistent dietary issue that significantly affects physical growth, cognitive development, and future productivity in children. Aims. This study is to examine the correlation between many variables and the prevalence of stunting in toddlers aged 6–59 months in Pekalipan Village, Cirebon City in 2025. Methods. The research methodology employs an analytical design utilizing a bivariate approach. The association between independent variables (maternal education, maternal age, birth weight, exclusive breastfeeding, immunization completeness, history of infectious diseases, and feeding patterns) and the dependent variable (stunting) was analyzed using the Chi-square test and Odds Ratio (OR) calculations. Result. The findings indicated a significant correlation between maternal education (p=0.027), maternal age at childbirth (p=0.007), birth weight (p=0.015), exclusive breastfeeding (p=0.028), history of infectious diseases (p=0.036), and feeding patterns (p=0.018) with the prevalence of stunting in toddlers. Simultaneously, full immunization did not demonstrate a significant correlation with stunting (p=0.382). Conclusion. This study concludes that stunting is affected by multiple maternal, perinatal, and parenting factors; therefore, prevention strategies must be comprehensive, focusing on enhancing maternal education, ensuring nutritional adequacy during pregnancy, preventing infectious diseases, and adopting suitable feeding practices.
Risk Factors For Dyslipidemia In Urban Elderly Wahyuniar, Lely
Jurnal Medisci Vol 3 No 4 (2026): Vol 3 No 4 February 2026
Publisher : Ann Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62885/medisci.v3i4.1069

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Background. Dyslipidemia is one of the primary health issues among urban elderly individuals that can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Dyslipidemia occurs due to an imbalance in lipids such as cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C), triglycerides, and high-density lipoprotein ( HDL). Several risk factors that can increase lipid levels include age, gender, education, occupation, diet, physical activity, and smoking habits. Aims. Research objective: To analyze the relationship between age, gender, education, occupation, diet, physical activity, and smoking habits with the incidence of dyslipidemia in elderly people in RW 04, Kel.Grogol Utara, Kec. Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, DKI Jakarta Province. Methods. The research method used a quantitative, cross-sectional design. Data collection was conducted from July to October 2025, involving 147 respondents. Result. The results showed that there was no significant relationship between age (p=0.25), gender (p=0.72), education (p=0.116), occupation (p=0.57), diet (p=0.294), and smoking habits (p=0.48) with the incidence of dyslipidemia in the elderly. Only physical activity had a significant relationship (p=0.0006) with the incidence of dyslipidemia in the elderly in RW 04, Kel.Grogol Utara, Kec. Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, DKI Jakarta Province. Conclusion. There is a need for a multidisciplinary approach and innovative interventions, such as strengthening educational interventions, organizing community or virtual exercise classes that can be accessed from home, and utilizing digital technology, such as telemedicine platforms and health applications (e-health), to facilitate remote monitoring.