Jurnal Ners dan Kebidanan (Journal of Ners and Midwifery)
Vol 8 No 2 (2021)

Determinants Analysis of the Incidence of Stunting in Children 1-2 Years

Sari, Levi Tina (Unknown)
Renityas, Nevy Norma (Unknown)
Sari, Ita Novia (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Aug 2021

Abstract

Stunting become a serious problem in Indonesia because it was associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality, suboptimal brain development that delayed motor development and mental retardation. In fulfillment of family nutrition required a good knowledge about balanced nutrition. This study was an observational study with case control study design, The sampling technique used purposive sampling so that the respondents obtained were 30 toddlers at 4 posyandu. Analysis of the data used for bivariate frequency distribution, while multivariate logistic regression. Result: Obtained a significant relationship with the incidence of stunting, namely the mother's education level (ρ: 0.03; 0.621), family economy (ρ: 0.03; OR: 0.158), mother's height (ρ: 0.01: OR: 12.045), while the sex of children under five did not have a significant relationship with the incidence of stunting, namely ρ: 0.11> α0.05. The incidence of stunting in children aged 1-2 years is influenced by the mother’s education, height of parents especially mother’s, and family economic status. Mothers must know about types of food that have high nutritional value at low prices so that the nutritional adequacy of the family is fulfilled.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jnk

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

Jurnal Ners dan Kebidanan (Journal of Ners and Midwifery) published by STIKes Patria Husada Blitar. Published three times in a year, its in April, August and December. Jurnal Ners dan Kebidanan (Journal of Ners and Midwifery) only receive original manuscripts related to science development and have ...