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Exploring the Link Between Food Security, Health Services, and Family Income on Wasting Incidence Among Toddlers (0-59 Months) Alam, Syamsul; Harun, Iriyanti; Nurfatmi, Rezki
Diversity: Disease Preventive of Research Integrity Volume 5, Issue 1, August 2024
Publisher : Program Studi Kesehatan Masyarakat UIN Alauddin Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/diversity.v5i1.44992

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Wasting remains a significant nutritional challenge in Indonesia. Despite a reduction in its prevalence from 10.2% in 2018 to 7.1% in 2021, the rate still falls short of the national target of 7%. This study aims to examine the relationship between health services and family income on the incidence of wasting in toddlers aged 0-59 months in the Polombangkeng Utara sub-district, Takalar district. The research employed a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional study design. The population in this study consisted of toddlers aged 0-59 months in the North Polombangkeng sub-district, with a sample size of 146 toddlers. A probability sampling technique was used. The analysis was conducted using the chi-square test. The results of the chi-square test show that household food security is not related to the incidence of wasting, with a p-value of 0.590 (>0.05). Similarly, there is no relationship between growth monitoring and the incidence of wasting, with a p-value of 0.240 (>0.05), and no relationship between the completeness of immunization status and the incidence of wasting, with a p-value of 0.776 (>0.05). However, family income does show a relationship to the incidence of wasting, with a p-value of 0.032 (<0.05). This study indicates that food security and health services do not impact the incidence of wasting. In contrast, family income, which is a primary factor in nutritional problems, does have an impact on the incidence of wasting. The issue of wasting in toddlers can be prevented and addressed through specific and sensitive nutrition interventions.
The Influence of Early Marriage History on Stunting Risk: A Systematic Literature Review Masse, Ade Fadly H; Hadi, Ella Nurlaella; Irzal, Mufti As Siddiq M.; Nurfatmi, Rezki
Jurnal Ners Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): APRIL 2025
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jn.v9i2.40001

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Stunting, a chronic growth condition characterized by a height-for-age Z-score below -2 SD of the WHO median, poses significant health, developmental and cognitive challenges. This systematic literature review investigates the relationship between early marriage and the prevalence of stunting, emphasizing its impact on intergenerational malnutrition. Using databases such as ProQuest, Scopus, PubMed and Google Scholar, the study screened 6,679 articles and narrowed them down to 11 high-quality studies based on PRISMA guidelines. Findings showed that children born to teenage mothers face a higher risk of stunting due to lack of nutrition knowledge, limited access to health services and socioeconomic constraints. Early marriage is significantly correlated with high-risk fertility behaviors, including short birth spacing and high parity, which exacerbate stunting rates. In addition, cultural norms that encourage early marriage further exacerbate these challenges. The study highlights the need for multidimensional interventions that focus on delaying marriage and childbirth, improving maternal education, increasing access to healthcare, and empowering women through community- based programs. These strategies aim to break the intergenerational cycle of malnutrition, thereby advancing sustainable development goals and improving children's well-being in the long term.
Effectiveness of the Implementation of the BGN Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) Program on the Nutritional Status of Junior High School Students in Makassar, Indonesia Alam, Syamsul; Nurfatmi, Rezki
Unihealth Community Research Vol 1 No 2 (2025): March-August
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/ucr.v1i2.60683

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Adolescent nutrition is a key determinant of health and human capital, yet in Indonesia, unbalanced diets and inadequate food quality continue to contribute to undernutrition among adolescents. This study aimed to assess the nutritional status and dietary intake of junior high school students participating in a free nutritious meal program implemented through the Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi (SPPG) by the National Nutrition Agency (Badan Gizi Nasional, BGN). A descriptive quantitative study was conducted at SMP Negeri 23 Makassar on May 7, 2025, involving 50 purposively selected students. Data collection included anthropometric measurements—body weight, height, and mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC)—and dietary assessment using a Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). BMI-for-age was classified according to WHO standards. Data analysis applied Chi-square and simple linear regression to examine the association between dietary intake and BMI. Results showed that 38% of students were underweight, 48% had normal nutritional status, and the remainder were overweight or obese. Sex significantly affected BMI (p = 0.020), with females having higher mean BMI than males, while dietary intake category showed no significant association (R² = 0.006; p = 0.588). The SPPG program improved dietary patterns but requires integration with sustained nutrition education, active parental involvement, and regular monitoring to ensure long-term impact.