Stunting is a crucial health problem in Indonesia due to its high prevalence of 21.6% in 2022. Stunting is influencedby many factors, one of which is exclusive breastfeeding. This study aims to determine the relationshipbetween exclusive breastfeeding and stunting in children (6-9 months) in the working area of the Labuhan HajiHealth Center, East Lombok Regency. This research method is observational analytic with a cross-sectional ap-approach. The sample size was 86, selected using a simple random sampling method. Primary data were obtainedfrom questionnaires on breastfeeding history, environmental sanitation, and complementary feeding history usingan interviewer-administered questionnaire. Secondary data were obtained from data at the Labuhan Haji HealthCenter. Data analysis of both variables was performed using the Chi-Square statistical test. Bivariate test results showed a significant association between exclusive breastfeeding and stunting in children (6-9 months) inthe working area of the Labuhan Haji Health Center, East Lombok Regency (p-value = 0,000; PR = 6,932). InConclusion: There is a significant association between exclusive breastfeeding and stunting in children (6-9 months)in the working area of the Labuhan Haji Health Center, East Lombok Regency.
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