Media Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kesehatan
Vol. 36 No. 1 (2026): MEDIA PENELITIAN DAN PENGEMBANGAN KESEHATAN

Influence of family and child demographic characteristics on the incidence of stunting

Balgis, Balgis (Unknown)
Putri, Anak Agung Alit Kirti Estuti Narendra (Unknown)
Primaningtyas, Widana (Unknown)
Paramesti, Khansa Firyallely (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Mar 2026

Abstract

Background: Stunting cases in Surakarta ranked fourth lowest in Central Java. However, the stunting target in Surakarta is zero. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the influence of maternal and child demographic factors on the incidence of stunting at the Gilingan Surakarta Community Health Center. Methods: This research method used analytical observations with a case-control research design. The research subjects were obtained using a simple random sampling method consisting of 38 stunted toddlers and 38 non-stunted toddlers aged 24-59 months at Gilingan Surakarta Community Health Center. Data collection was done by distributing questionnaires to respondents. The statistical test used for bivariate analysis is the chi-square, and multivariate analysis uses multiple logistic regression. Results: Bivariate analysis showed that maternal occupation (p=0.047) and family income (p=0.002) influenced the incidence of stunting. Multivariate analysis then found that maternal occupation and family income were associated with the incidence of stunting (p=0.005). Conclusion: The conclusion in this study was that mothers' occupation and family income significantly influence the incidence of stunting. Therefore, there is a need for assistance in the form of additional food for toddlers from underprivileged families to meet their nutritional needs so that stunting can be prevented.

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jmp2k

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Dentistry Environmental Science Medicine & Pharmacology

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Media of Health Research and Development is a journal that was developed to disseminate and discuss scientific papers on health development and other research of health. The journal is intended as a medium of communication for those who were interested to study health, among others, for researchers, ...