Determinants Influence the Incidence of Stunting in Toddlers Aged 6-59 Months

Herlianty Herlianty (Jurusan Kebidanan, STIKes Gema Insan Akademik Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia)
Ari Setyawati (Jurusan Kebidanan, Universitas Sains Al Qur'an Jawa Tengah di Wonosobo, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia)
Anita Lontaan (Jurusan Kebidanan, Poltekkes Kemenkes Manado, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia)
Theresia Limbong (Jurusan Kebidanan, Poltekkes Kemenkes Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia)
Indrawati Aris Tyarini (Jurusan Kebidanan, Universitas Sains Al-Qur'an Jawa Tengah di Wonosobo, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia)
Sitti Zakiyyah Putri (Jurusan Keperawatan, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia)

Jurnal Edukasi Ilmiah Kesehatan
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023): Volume 1 Number 2 August 2023

Stunting is a serious public health problem, especially in children under five. The causes of stunting are complex and involve a variety of factors, but health education, feeding practices, attention, stimulation, and access to health services have been identified as major contributors. This study aims to determine the factors that influence the incidence of stunting in toddlers. The research design is observational analytics using a case-control research design. The results show a statistical test result value of p-value of 0.016; employment of 0.013; family income of 0.002. It can be concluded that parenting affects the incidence of stunting in toddlers. Stunting is the result of a combination of complex factors and interactions between social, economic, health, and environmental aspects. Therefore, stunting handling must also be holistic and involve various sectors to achieve optimal results. It is important for parents to provide proper attention and support in terms of nutrition, health, and stimulation of children to support optimal growth and development.