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Indah, Louise Kartika
Department Of Medical Community, Faculty Of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Indonesia
Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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Associations Between ANC History, Anemia, Exclusive Breastfeeding, and Maternal Diet with Nutritional Status of Children Aged 2–5 in Rural Indonesia Langi, Louisa Ariantje; Prihantini, Nur Nunu; Indah, Louise Kartika
Journal of Public Health Sciences Vol. 4 No. 02 (2025): Journal of Public Health Sciences
Publisher : The Indonesian Institute of Science and Technology Research

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56741/IISTR.jphs.00908

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The first thousand days of life, beginning with pregnancy, are crucial for a child's development, influenced by factors like maternal nutrition, health, antenatal care (ANC), exclusive breastfeeding, birth weight, immunization, and complementary feeding. Regular ANC visits are vital for monitoring the health of both mother and fetus. This cross-sectional study examined the association between ANC history, anemia during pregnancy, exclusive breastfeeding, and maternal dietary practices with child nutritional status in Ciranggem Village, Sumedang Regency (2021–2023). Data from 30 mothers of children aged 2–5 years were analyzed using Chi-square tests. Significant associations (p < 0.05) were found between all four maternal factors and child nutritional outcomes, highlighting their collective impact on growth. The study used an analytical observational design with total sampling. Results showed 73.3% of mothers received ANC, practiced exclusive breastfeeding, and maintained a healthy diet, while 26.7% had a history of anemia. Children's nutritional status was as follows: Normal (66.7%, 20 children), Stunting (20%, 6 children), Underweight (10%, 3 children), and Overweight (3.3%, 1 child). Statistical analysis yielded a p-value < 0.05, indicating a significant link between maternal factors and child nutrition.
Ferritin in Stunting Danny Ernest Jonas Luhulima; Louise Kartika Indah
International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical (IJHP) Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): May 2026
Publisher : CV. Inara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51601/ijhp.v6i2.613

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Stunting, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), is a form of chronic malnutrition characterized by a child’s length or height being more than two standard deviations below the median for their age group. While diagnosing stunting is relatively straightforward, the primary challenge lies in its prevention. Clinical assessment and laboratory investigations play an important role in predicting the risk of stunting. Basic laboratory evaluations include complete blood count, urinalysis, and routine stool examination. In addition, metabolic screening may involve random blood glucose, blood gas analysis, lactate, ammonia, ketone bodies, amino acid profiles, and urinary organic acids. Further investigations can include culture tests, iron profile, electrolyte levels, renal and liver function tests, thyroid hormones, infection screening, and immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels. Iron deficiency is a key contributing factor to stunting; therefore, its prevention is essential. Hemoglobin is a sensitive marker for detecting iron deficiency anemia, but it is not reliable for identifying early iron deficiency. Hemoglobin levels may remain within the normal range even when iron stores begin to decline, which can delay diagnosis if clinicians rely solely on this parameter. Serum ferritin is a more sensitive early marker, as its levels decrease in the initial stages of iron deficiency.
Co-Authors Christine Handayani Tampubolon Danny Ernest Jonas Luhulima Langi, Louisa Ariantje Prihantini, Nur Nunu