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Ecological analysis of infectious diseases, healthcare access, and socioeconomic factors on stunting prevalence in West Sumatra Indonesia El Zenitia Villa Rinjani; Dodik Briawan; Lilik Kustiyah
AcTion: Aceh Nutrition Journal Vol 9, No 4 (2024): December
Publisher : Department of Nutrition at the Health Polytechnic of Aceh, Ministry of Health

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30867/action.v9i4.2029

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Stunting is a condition of growth failure characterized by height below the expected standard for their age. The prevalence of stunting in West Sumatra has fluctuated above 20% between 2021 and 2023, highlighting its status as a public health issue. Unaddressed stunting in early childhood can adversely affect learning capacity and elevate the risk of non-communicable diseases later in life. This ecological study analyzes factors associated with stunting prevalence in West Sumatra using secondary data from 2021 sourced from the Health Office, Social Office, Central Bureau of Statistics, and the National Population and Family Planning Board across 19 districts/cities. The dependent variable was stunting prevalence, while the independent variables included acute respiratory infections (ARI), vitamin A supplementation, antenatal care (ANC), family planning, poverty, families at risk of stunting, and Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) beneficiaries. Statistical analyses using Pearson and Spearman tests identified significant positive associations between stunting prevalence and ARI percentage (p=0,020), poverty level (p=0,023), and CCT beneficiaries (p=0,028). Conversely, ANC coverage showed a significant negative association with the prevalence of stunting (p=0,021). In conclusion, the prevalence of stunting in West Sumatra in 2021 is influenced by various factors, including ARI, poverty levels, PKH beneficiaries, and ANC coverage.
Analysis the correlation of anemia knowledge and menu acceptability on hemoglobin levels in female santri at Pesantren Dar El Hikmah Pekanbaru: A cross-sectional study Ramadani, Elvy; Kustiyah, Lilik; ekayanti, Ikeu
AcTion: Aceh Nutrition Journal Vol 10, No 2 (2025): June
Publisher : Department of Nutrition at the Health Polytechnic of Aceh, Ministry of Health

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30867/action.v10i2.2480

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Anemia is a common health issue among adolescent girls, including female students at boarding schools, and it was found that the prevalence of anemia in one boarding school in Indonesia was 38%. Anemia is indicated by low hemoglobin levels caused by insufficient intake of iron and other nutrients. This study aimed to analyze the correlation between anemia knowledge, menu acceptability, and nutrient intake and hemoglobin levels in female students. This study used a cross-sectional design conducted at Dar El Hikmah Islamic Boarding School Pekanbaru, with a total of 105 female MA students who were selected purposively based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were collected from November to December 2024. Anemia knowledge was measured using a questionnaire, menu acceptability estimated by leftover food, nutrient intake obtained from 2 × 24 h food recall, and hemoglobin (Hb) level measured using easy touch GCHb. Data were analyzed using the rank-Spearman test. The results showed that most subjects (53,3%) had anemia or Hb levels <12 g/dL. There was a significant negative correlation between the acceptability of the breakfast menu (r=−0,366; p=<0,001), lunch (r=−0,445; p=<0,001), and dinner (r=−0,516; p=<0,001), and a positive correlation between anemia knowledge (r=0,254; p=0,009); protein (r=0,235; p=0,019), iron (r=0,200; p=0,040), vitamin C (r=0,349; p=<0,001), vitamin B9 (r=0,471; p=<0,001), and vitamin B12 intake (r=0,221; p=0,023) with Hb level. In conclusion, knowledge is needed to prevent anemia, and the quality of school menus must be improved to increase acceptance and nutrient intake.
Co-Authors A'immatul Fauziyah A.A. Ketut Agung Cahyawan W Ade Chandra Iwansyah Ade Chandra Iwansyah Ade Chandra Iwansyah Adillah Imansari Ali Khomsan Amirian Amirian Arnelia ., Arnelia Cesilia M Dwiriani Cesilia Meti Dwiriani Cindra Tri Yuniar Damayanthi -, Damayanthi Dampang, Damelya Patricksia Dewi Kartika Sari Dewi, Mira Deya Silviani Dodik Briawan Drajat Martianto Dyah Santi Puspitasari Dyah Umiyarni Purnamasari El Zenitia Villa Rinjani Engkun Rohimah Evy Damayanthi Faisal Anwar Ferial Hadipoetro Hadi Riyadi Hadipoetro, Ferial Hamidah Aula Rusydiana Hamidah Aula Rusydiana Hardinsyah Haryana, Nila Reswari Henry Farizal Henry Farizal Hidayat Syarief Hurry Mega Insani Ikeu Ekayanti Ikeu Tanziha Iriyani K Iriyani K Iriyani K Iriyani Kamaruddin Irman Hermadi Kardinah -, Kardinah Katrin Roosita Lestari, Chendy Tata Made Darawati Mahani Khalid Marina Indriasari Maya Utami Widhianti Mia Mustika Hutria Utami Mira Dewi Mira Dewi Muh. Guntur Sunarjono Putra Muh. Guntur Sunarjono Putra Muhamad Rizal Martua Damanik Muhammad Hanafi Muhammad Hanafi Muhammad Mifthah Faridh Chairil Mury Kuswari Nastiti Kusumorini Neti Hernawati Nisa Hidayatus Syifa Nurjannah Dongoran Putra, Muh. Guntur Sunarjono Putra, Muh. Guntur Sunarjono Ramadani, Elvy Ratika Putriastuti Rendra Kusuma Rimbawan , Ruqayah Junus Rusman Efendi Sentanu, Mutiara Ayu Siti Helmyati Siti Madanijah Siti Madanijah Sri Anna Marliyanti Sri Anna Marliyati Sri Hartati R. Suradijono Sri Yuliani Sumali M Atmojo Taufik, Ides Haeruman Tika Nurmalasari Tommy Marcelino Gantohe Trias Mahmudiono Wilda Haerul Fazaarah Yayuk Farida Baliwati Yekti Widodo Yusi Ariska