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Multifactorial Predictors of Stunting Among Children Under Five Years: Evidence from Batanghari District, Jambi, Indonesia Harahap, Huntari; Darmawan, Armaidi; Puspasari, Anggelia; Ayudia, Esa Indah; Adnyana, I Made Dwi Mertha; Yonera, Asrica Fitri; Hasanah, Nurul Uswatun
Journal of Health and Nutrition Research Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Media Publikasi Cendekia Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56303/jhnresearch.v5i1.852

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Stunting is a public health problem with a high prevalence in Indonesia. The Batanghari District has a stunting rate of 26.3%, exceeding the national target; however, specific regional determinants have not been comprehensively identified. This study aimed to identify multifactorial predictors of stunting in children under five years in Batanghari District. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Batanghari District from August to October 2024, involving 64 children aged 0–60 months selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected via structured questionnaires, anthropometric measurements via WHO standards, and 24 h dietary assessment food recall. Stunting was defined as a height-for-age z score < -2 SD. For statistical analysis, binary logistic regression was used to calculate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). The prevalence of stunting was 70.3% (n=45). Inadequate energy density was the strongest predictor (OR = 11.389; 95% CI: 2.906–44.627; p < 0.001), followed by poor drinking water quality (OR = 8.705; 95% CI: 1.668–45.445; p = 0.004), history of problematic pregnancy (OR = 8.250; 95% CI: 0.799–85.165; p = 0.041), poor type of food (OR = 5.123; 95% CI: 1.449–18.110; p = 0.011), calcium density (OR = 4.242; 95% CI: 1.181–15.234; p = 0.021), income below the regional minimum wage (OR = 3.681; 95% CI: 1.146–11.832; p = 0.025), and authoritarian parenting (OR = 3.523; 95% CI: 1.056–11.762; p = 0.036). These findings suggest that stunting in Batanghari District is associated with a complex interplay of nutritional deficiencies, socioeconomic factors, environmental conditions, maternal health, and behavioral factors
Co-Authors Adnyana , I Made Dwi Mertha Ahmad Hamim Sadewa Ahmad Syauqy Ahmad Syauqy Alya Dwiva Juhari Amalia, Fenny Amatullah, Afifah Ameli Dwi Fitri Amelia Dwi Fitri Amelia Dwi Fitri Amelia Dwi Fitri Amelia Dwi Fitri Amelia Dwi Fitri Amelia Dwi Fitri, Amelia Dwi Amelia Minarfah Anati Purwakanthi, Anati Annissa Delfira Arif, Cut Wulan Armaidi Darmawan Aryanti, Nindya Asro Hayani Harahap Ave Olivia Rahman Betty Marlina Budi Justitia Charles Apul Simanjuntak Citra Maharani Devy Afriyanti dewi, hasna Dhea Assyifa Effendi, Ian Ekaputri, Tia Wida Elfiani Elfiani Elfiani Erny Kusdiyah Esa Indah Ayu, Esa Indah Fairuz, Fairuz Farrah Balqis Fitriyanti Gading, Patrick Wiliam Hana Nurul Qur’ani Harahap, Asro Hayani Hasanah, Nurul Uswatun Hasmita, Debby Herlambang Herlambang HERLAMBANG HERLAMBANG Herlambang Herlambang Huntari Harahap Ika Setyawati Irawan Anasta Irlianissa, Mutiara Iskandar, Mirna Marhami Ismi Nurwaqiah Ibnu Khairunnisa, Dhia Fairuz Maharani, Amrina Mus, Rosdiana Nadilla Sitepu Neldi, Vina Nindya Aryanty Nurul Fitriani Nyimas Natasha Ayu Shafira Nys. Natasha Ayu S Pramudji Hastuti Priskila, Loury Rina Nofri Enis Rini Kartika Rita Halim Rita Halim S, Nys. Natasha Ayu Simanjuntak, Charles Apul Suhaimi, Novadian Suprapti Suprapti Suzan, Raihanah Syatria Esa Putra Syukur, Astian Nathaniel Tarawifa, Susan Tarigan, Nadir Putra Indra Tengku Arief Buana Perkasa Tia Wida Ekaputri Utami, Erisca Ayu Virginsia, Sonya Vivekanantharasa, Raveenthiran Wahyu Indah Dewi Aurora Widyawati, Dwi Yonera, Asrica Fitri Zulkhair Ali