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The relationship between blood glucose levels and meal frequency in stunted children in Medan City Angwyn, Wilbert; Pratama, Irza Haicha; Fadillah, Qori; Sidabutar, Anjas Domini
Science Midwifery Vol 13 No 3 (2025): 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.v13i3.2020

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Stunting remains a major public health concern in Indonesia, affecting millions of children and contributing to long-term growth and metabolic issues. Blood glucose level is the body’s main energy source and is thought to be influenced by meal frequency, particularly in nutritionally vulnerable children. This study aimed to determine whether there is a significant relationship between blood glucose levels and meal frequency in stunted children in Medan City. This research employed an analytical observational design with a cross-sectional approach. A total of 62 stunted children were selected through cluster sampling. Data were collected using glucometer tests for blood glucose and structured questionnaires answered by the parents to assess meal frequency. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was applied for normality analysis. The relationship between variables was analyzed using Chi-Square and Mann-Whitney tests. Among the respondents, 56.5% had three meals per day, while 56.5% were found to have hypoglycemia. The Chi-Square test showed a p-value of 0.576 and the Mann-Whitney test yielded a p-value of 0.499. These results indicate no statistically significant relationship between meal frequency and blood glucose levels in stunted children. There is no significant correlation between blood glucose levels and meal frequency among stunted children in Medan City. The variation in blood glucose levels is likely influenced by other factors, such as nutritional status, metabolic adaptation, or environmental conditions. The findings indicate that interventions should emphasize dietary quality over meal frequency, with local health centers like Puskesmas providing personalized nutrition plans and caregiver education to reduce metabolic risks in stunted children.
The relationship between stunting and breastfeeding cessation in toddlers Simanjuntak, Agnes Septrya; Pratama, Irza Haicha; Simanullang, Partogi Hasiholan
Science Midwifery Vol 13 No 4 (2025): October: Health Sciences and related fields
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/midwifery.v13i4.2086

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This study aimed to analyze the relationship between breastfeeding cessation and the incidence of stunting in toddlers in Medan City. A total of 124 toddlers participated, with 50% experiencing stunting. Descriptive analysis showed that most mothers stopped breastfeeding between 0–6 months (50.81%), while the majority of toddlers (89.52%) consumed formula milk until 54–60 months. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov normality test indicated non-normal data distribution (p = 0.000), leading to the use of Spearman’s rank correlation. Results revealed a significant moderate positive correlation between breastfeeding cessation age and stunting incidence (r = 0.432; p = 0.000), indicating that earlier cessation of breastfeeding increases the risk of stunting. These findings align with previous research emphasizing the critical role of breastfeeding in stunting prevention. Although formula milk consumption was common, it did not significantly influence stunting alone. Therefore, stunting prevention efforts should prioritize exclusive breastfeeding for six months and continued breastfeeding up to two years, alongside improved complementary feeding, environmental sanitation, and maternal nutrition. A multisectoral approach is essential to effectively reduce stunting prevalence and improve toddler health in Medan City.
Co-Authors Adek Amansyah Akalili, Cory Cintia Alwin, Nicholas Andre Budi Andre Budi Andre Budi Anggriani, Theresia Angwyn, Wilbert Anugrah, Hary Try Aulia, Yuli Cahyadi, Muhamad Ridwan Chaniago, Syahdina Saufa Yardha Chiuman, Linda Cut Maqfirah Dalimunthe, Siti Aisyah Damanik, Yola Agriva Ronatio Destri Safhira Siahaan Dewi Asri Sirait Djohan Djohan Duwina Puspita Sari Duwina Puspita Sari Ermi Girsang Fadillah, Qori Ginting, Chrismis Novalinda Girsang, Ermi Grasiah, Joster Harahap, Alvin Abrar Hartono Hartono Ira Aini Dania Ivonne, Ivonne Kaban, Karina Datitha Alodia Br Karan, Jag Lina, Juliana Lubis, Adhayani Mastura, Indira Ade Meldawati Meldawati Meutia, Rena Mucmaini, Rica Mujihad, Andi Mukhtar, Zulfikri Nasution, Chairul Radjab Nasution, Mhd Raja Nasution, Sri Lestari Ramadhani Nauli, Samuel Neka Cahyanda Putri Noviawati Noviawati Novriani, Erida Nst, Mhd. Raja Nurhayanti, Nurhayanti Nuryani Nainggolan Ok Yurizal Pamuji, Yoga Purba, Arna Fransisca Millyanti Purwoko, Heri Puspawani, Yeni Putranto Manalu Rahma, Arinda Aulia Rahmah, Ratu Aulia Renta Mayang Malau Reshot Maria Rimadeni, Yeni Rotua, Margaretia Yenni Sadema, Ulta Cia San, Kon Sanjaya, Wan Bakrie Santy, Darnedy Fatwa Mely Setia Wati setia wati br sitepu Siagian, Angelika Sio Sidabutar, Anjas Domini Silalahi, Laura Novi Simangunsong, Pahala Maringan Jubel Simanjuntak, Agnes Septrya Simanullang, Partogi Hasiholan Sipahutar, Rosita Anggita Putri Siregar, Lisdawaty Sitanggang, Anggi K T Sitanggang, Anggi Kristina Theresia Soekardi, Adi Suhaila, Alzira Suhartina Suhartina, Suhartina Suyono, Tan Tan Suyono Tandungan, Helga Kurniawati Tiswan, Jiad Hanan Todung Donald Aposan Silalahi Umara, Dini Viona Masniari Wijaya, Chrestellone Surya Wijaya, Cindy Eka Wutama, Kevin Yeni Halim Yumardika, Deza Zai, Zulvan Zai, Zulvan Jaya Putra