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The Association Between Calcium (Ca) Intake and Severity of Stunting Among Children Aged 6–24 Months in Working Area of Bagu Primary Health Care Center, Central Lombok Regency Nur Hikmah; Lina Nurbaiti; Amelia Ramdani Hasby; Ida Ayu Arnawati
Jurnal Biologi Tropis Vol. 26 No. 4 (2026): in Progress
Publisher : Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jbt.v26i4.13273

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Stunting remains a major chronic nutritional problem and public health concern, particularly among children under two years of age. Calcium is an essential micronutrient involved in bone formation and mineralization that supports linear growth. This study aimed to determine the association between calcium intake and stunting severity among children aged 6–24 months. An analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted among 43 children recruited using total sampling. Calcium intake was assessed using a 1×24-hour food recall and analyzed using NutriSurvey. Stunting severity was determined based on length/height-for-age (LAZ/HAZ) according to World Health Organization growth standards. The association between calcium intake and stunting severity was analyzed using the Chi-square test with the Exact (Monte Carlo) approach. Most participants were aged 12–24 months (88.4%), with 67.4% classified as stunted and 32.6% as severely stunted. Most children had deficient calcium intake (95.3%), while 72.1% obtained calcium primarily from animal-based food sources. No significant association was found between calcium intake and stunting severity (p = 0.544). In conclusion, calcium intake was not significantly associated with stunting severity among children aged 6–24 months in the working area of Bagu Primary Health Care Center, Central Lombok Regency.
The Association Between AverageCaloric Intake and Stunting Severity Among Children Aged 6–24 Months Fatmah Fatmah; Lina Nurbaiti; Wiwin Lastyana
Jurnal Biologi Tropis Vol. 26 No. 4 (2026): in Progress
Publisher : Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jbt.v26i4.13274

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Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem characterized by impaired linear growth and influenced by multiple factors, including inadequate energy intake. This study aimed to determine the association between average energy intake and stunting severity among children aged 6–24 months in the working area of Bagu Public Health Center, Central Lombok Regency, in 2025. An analytic observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted among 43 mothers of stunted children selected using total sampling. Stunting status was obtained from Maternal and Child Health (KIA) handbooks, while energy intake was assessed using a 24-hour food recall and categorized according to intake adequacy. Fisher’s Exact Test was used for bivariate analysis because the data did not meet the assumptions of the Chi-square test. Of the 43 children, 40 (93.0%) had deficient energy intake and 3 (7.0%) had adequate intake. A total of 27 children (62.8%) were classified as stunted and 16 (37.2%) as severely stunted. The mean energy intake was 592.8 kcal/day. Fisher’s Exact Test showed no significant association between energy intake and stunting severity (p = 0.385). Although no significant association was observed, inadequate energy intake remains an important nutritional concern among children aged 6–24 months.
Association Between Dietary Patterns and Severity of Stunting Among Children Aged 6– 24 Months in Bagi Community Health Center Catchment Area, Central Lombok Regency Baiq Nur Lathifatuzzahrah; Lina Nurbaiti; Wiwin Lastyana; Zikrul Haikal
Jurnal Biologi Tropis Vol. 26 No. 4 (2026): in Progress
Publisher : Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jbt.v26i4.13287

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Stunting is a long-term nutritional issue and a serious public health issue, especially for young children under two. In order to meet nutrient requirements and promote linear growth, dietary diversification is crucial. This study aimed to determine the relationship between dietary diversity, measured using the Dietary Diversity Score (DDS), and stunting among children aged 6–24 months in the working area of Bagu Primary Health Center, Central Lombok Regency. An analytic observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted among 43 mothers of children aged 6–24 months using total sampling. Dietary diversity was assessed using a structured questionnaire based on nine food groups recommended by the FAO, while stunting status was determined from anthropometric records in the Maternal and Child Health handbook. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test. Of the 43 children, 62.8% were stunted and 37.2% were severely stunted. Most children (58.1%) had low dietary diversity, while 41.9% had diverse diets. No significant association was found between dietary diversity and stunting severity (p = 0.655). However, diverse diets showed a lower tendency toward severe stunting (OR = 0.750; 95% CI: 0.212–2.656). The findings highlight the need to improve dietary diversity through locally available food sources.
Hubungan Air dan Sanitasi Lingkungan terhadap Kejadian Stunting pada Batita Usia 6–24 Bulan di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Bagu, Kabupaten Lombok Tengah Ifthita Aulya; Lina Nurbaiti; Wiwin Lastyana
OBAT: Jurnal Riset Ilmu Farmasi dan Kesehatan Vol. 4 No. 6 (2026): November: OBAT: Jurnal Riset Ilmu Farmasi dan Kesehatan
Publisher : Asosiasi Riset Ilmu Kesehatan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/obat.v4i6.2509

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Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem and remains a major public health concern in Indonesia because it affects children's growth and development. The prevalence of stunting in Indonesia remains relatively high, including in West Nusa Tenggara Province, which is one of the priority areas for stunting reduction programs. Environmental factors, particularly access to clean water and adequate sanitation, are suspected to contribute to the occurrence of stunting. This study aimed to determine the relationship between water sources, environmental sanitation (feasibility and maintenance), and the incidence of stunting among toddlers aged 6–24 months in the working area of the Bagu Primary Health Center, Central Lombok. This study employed an analytic observational design with a cross-sectional approach. A total of 43 respondents were included using a total sampling technique. Data were analyzed using the Pearson Chi-square test and Fisher's exact test. The majority of respondents had an economic status below the minimum wage (81.4%). Statistically, there was no significant relationship between the primary water source and the severity of stunting (p=1.000), nor between environmental sanitation and the severity of stunting (p=0.106). Water and environmental sanitation showed no significant correlation with the degree of stunting in this study population, likely due to the homogeneity of the respondents' socioeconomic status. It is recommended that interventions focus on improving specific nutritional intake.