International Journal of Midwifery Research
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): International Journal of Midwifery Research

THE CORRELATION BETWEEN SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS AND STUNTING IN TODDLERS AGED 2-4 YEARS(IN LERAN VILLAGE, MANYAR DISTRICT, GRESIK REGENCY)

Rahmawati, Eva Silviana (Unknown)
Nuraini, Nanik (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Nov 2025

Abstract

Background: Stunting is the final indicator of all the factors that affect the growth and development of children in the first 2 years which will then have a negative impact when they get older. The purpose of this study was to determine the Socio-Economic Relationship with Stunting Incidence in Toddlers Age 2-4 Years in Leran Village, Manyar District, Gresik Regency. Method: Correlational  analytic  research  method, Case  Control  time  approach.  The population of all mothers and children under five aged 2-4 years, a large sample of 34 respondents using simple random sampling. The independent variable is socio-economic, the dependent variable is the incidence of stunting. Questionnaire data collection instrument and z-score value. Research analysis using Spearman test. Result: The results of the analysis using SPSS 16.0 for windows, obtained spearman (rs) = -0.360 and the value of Sig. 2 tailed (p) = 0.036 then p <0.05 H1 is accepted meaning that there is a socio-economic relationship with the incidence of stunting with p value (0.000). Conclusion: The results of this study are suggested to be a reference for respondents, health institutions, the community and further researchers in increasing knowledge about stunting.

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ijmr

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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International Journal of Midwifery Research (IJMR) Publishes quantitative and qualitative original article, case reports and literature review in clinical and education in the field of Midwifery and Health Science focusing on antenatal care, birth, postnatal care, family planning, neonatal care, ...