<![CDATA[Stunting is a condition of a short body based on the height-for-age index. Clean and healthy living behavior is an important behavior that can prevent stunting. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between clean and healthy living behavior and the incidence of stunting in toddlers at the Koto Panjang Ikua Koto Health Center. This study is an observational study with a cross sectional approach, he sampling technique used was proportional sampling with 82 respondents. Data were collected using a microtoise, the maternal and child health book and a questionnaire. The data were analyzed using chi-square and logistic regression test. The results showed a relationship between weighing toddlers and the incidence of stunting (p=0,003), exclusive breastfeeding is related to the incidence of stunting (p=0,009), the habit of washing hands with soap is related to the incidence of stunting (p=0,039), the use of healthy latrines is related to the incidence of stunting (p=0,017), eradication of mosquito larvae is related to the incidence of stunting (p=0,032). The results of the multivariate analysis showed that weighing toddlers had the most dominant relationship with the incidence of stunting (OR:6,376). Concluded that clean and healthy living behavior is significantly associated with the incidence of stunting.]]>
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