Vitalitas Medis : Jurnal Kesehatan Dan Kedokteran
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Januari : Vitalitas Medis : Jurnal Kesehatan dan Kedokteran

The Relationship Between Family Socioeconomic Status and Feeding Patterns for Toddlers at the Saritani Community Health Center, Boalemo

Sitti Hermawati S. Napu (Unknown)
Rani Safitri (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jan 2026

Abstract

Toddlers are a critical age group 0–59 months who require optimal nutritional intake to support physical and cognitive growth and development. The quality of toddler feeding patterns is influenced by family socioeconomic factors, including income, education, and parental occupation. This study aims to analyze the relationship between family socioeconomic status and toddler feeding patterns in the working area of the Saritani Community Health Center, Boalemo Regency. This study used an observational design with a cross-sectional approach and involved 40 respondents selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through structured questionnaires, interviews, observations, and secondary data from the Community Health Center, then analyzed using the Chi-Square test with a significance level of p < 0.05 . Results: Most families have middle (45%) and low (40%) socioeconomic status. Good feeding patterns are received by 55% of toddlers, while 45% have inadequate feeding patterns. The analysis shows a significant relationship between family socioeconomic status and toddler feeding patterns (p = 0.043). Families with low incomes and limited maternal education tend to provide food with less than optimal variety and nutritional content. Conclusion: Family socioeconomic status has a significant influence on toddler feeding patterns in Saritani.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ViMed

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Subject

Health Professions Public Health

Description

sub rumpun Ilmu Kedokteran dan Kesehatan, Spesialis, Ilmu Kedokteran Akademik, Spesialis Kedokteran gigi dan mulut, Kedokteran Gigi ...