Correlation Between Mother's Age, Chronic Energy Deficiency (KEK) and Anemia to Low Birth Weight Babies at Purwodadi II Public Health Center

Yuwanti (Universitas An Nuur)
Mahanani Mulyaningrum (Universitas An Nuur)
Nurulistyawan Tri Purnanto (Universitas An Nuur)

Jurnal Profesi Bidan Indonesia
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2022): Jurnal Profesi Bidan Indonesia

 Background: Low birth weight (BBLR) is a condition where the baby born has a birth weight of < 2500 grams. Low birth weight is caused by various conditions such as less than a month of pregnancy, maternal age, chronic lack of energy conditions (KEK), maternal diseases, anemia, drug use and economic conditions. Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between maternal age, anemia, and Chronic Lack of Energy (KEK) to low birth weight. Method: This type of research is analytical research. The study sample was 45 people. Test analytics using Chi Square Test. Result: Conclusion: maternal age, anemia and chronic energy deficiency are not associated with the incidence of Low Birth Weight (BBLR). Background