Ficco Public Health Journal
Vol. 2 No. 02 (2025): August 2025

Analysis of Factors Associated with The Incidence of Stunting among Toddlers in The Working Area of Baron Health Center, Nganjuk District, Indonesia

Marminingsih (Unknown)
Puspitasari, Yenny (Unknown)
Ambarika, Rahmania (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Aug 2025

Abstract

Background: Cases of stunting in children under five are still high. The prevalence of stunting in toddlers in Nganjuk Regency reached 17.1% (13,821 children aged 0-59 months). This study aims to analyze the factors associated with the incidence of stunting in toddlers aged 0-59 months in the working area of the Baron Health Center, Nganjuk Regency. Methods: This research is a quantitative study using a Cross Sectional study design. Total population 3,028 toddlers, with a sample of 379 children. Analysis using the Chi Square test. Results: The results of statistical tests of pregnant women who experience Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED), it can be concluded that there is a relationship between the status of pregnant women Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) and the incidence of stunting in toddlers with a significance value is < 0.01. Women with anemia who are pregnant A significant correlation has been found between toddler stunting incidence and anemic status. is <0.01 and pregnant women who suffer from comorbidities there is a relationship between the history of comorbidities in pregnant women with the incidence of stunting in toddlers with a significance value is < 0.01. Conclusions: The incidence of stunting in toddlers can be caused by various factors. This study proves that pregnant women experiencing Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) anemic pregnant women, and a history of comorbidities are significantly associated with the incidence of stunting in toddlers (sig < 0.01 < 0.05).

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publichealth

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Public Health

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