Kalasta Ayunda Putri
Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia

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Relationship Between Housing Physical Conditions and the Incidence of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) Among Toddlers in Andalas Padang Kalasta Ayunda Putri; Riyana Husna
Knowledge and Environmental Science for Living and Global Health Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): April, 2026
Publisher : CV. Get Press Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69855/kesling.v2i1.653

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Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) remains a major health problem among children under five in Indonesia, including in Padang City. Poor housing physical conditions such as inadequate ventilation, insufficient natural lighting, high residential density, and improper humidity levels may increase the risk of ARI among toddlers. This study aimed to determine the relationship between housing physical conditions and the incidence of ARI among toddlers in Andalas Padang 2026. This study used an analytic observational design with a cross sectional approach. The study population consisted of mothers with toddlers aged 12–59 months in the Andalas, Padang City. A total of 80 respondents were selected using proportional random sampling technique. Data were collected through interviews, direct observation of housing conditions, and measurement of temperature, humidity, and lighting using environmental measuring instruments. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analysis with the Chi-Square test at a 95% confidence level (α = 0.05). The results showed significant relationships between house ventilation (p-value = 0.004), natural lighting (p-value = 0.018), residential density (p-value = 0.001), and house humidity (p-value = 0.015) with the incidence of ARI among toddlers. Residential density was the variable most strongly associated with ARI incidence. In conclusion, housing physical conditions are associated with the incidence of ARI among toddlers. Therefore, efforts to improve healthy housing quality are needed to reduce ARI incidence among children under five
The Effect of Midwives 'Assistance in Giving Solid Foods Containing Prebiotics on the Frequency of Digestive Disorders in Infants Munawaroh; Ainal Mardiah; Kalasta Ayunda Putri; Ihda Mauliyah
Bulletin of Inspiring Developments and Achievements in Midwifery Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): June, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69855/bidan.v3i1.571

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Digestive disorders such as diarrhea, constipation, and colic are common among infants aged 6–12 months, particularly during the introduction of complementary feeding (MPASI). These conditions are often associated with inappropriate food choices and feeding practices. Complementary foods containing prebiotics may help maintain gut microbiota balance and reduce the occurrence of digestive problems. However, proper implementation of prebiotic-based complementary feeding requires guidance from health professionals, especially midwives. This study aimed to analyze the influence of midwives on the provision of prebiotic-containing complementary foods and its effect on the frequency of digestive disorders in infants. A quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest control group design was conducted in the working area of Ibuh Health Center, Payakumbuh City, in 2025. The sample consisted of 60 mothers with infants aged 6–12 months selected through purposive sampling and divided into intervention and control groups. The intervention group received midwife assistance regarding the provision of prebiotic-containing complementary foods for four weeks. Data were collected using questionnaires, observation sheets, and logbooks recording digestive disorder frequency. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate methods with the chi-square test at a 95% confidence level (α=0.05). The results showed that midwife assistance significantly reduced the frequency of digestive disorders in infants (p=0.001). Therefore, midwife assistance in providing prebiotic complementary foods is effective in reducing digestive disorders among infants.