<![CDATA[Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) is a long-term condition of energy deficiency resulting from inadequate nutrient intake. CED in pregnant women has negative effects on both maternal and fetal health. East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Province is one of the regions with the highest prevalence of CED among pregnant women in Indonesia, with national data from 2023 showing a prevalence rate of 28%. This study aims to identify the dominant factors associated with the risk of CED in pregnant women in NTT. The study design is cross-sectional, utilizing secondary data from the 2023 Indonesia Health Survey (SKI), involving a sample of 215 pregnant women. Data analysis was conducted using the chi-square test and multiple logistic regression. This study found that the prevalence of CED risk among pregnant women in NTT was 22.2%. Bivariate test results show a statistically significant association between CED risk and household economic status, drinking water sources, and consumption of meat, poultry, and their products. Multivariate analysis identified that the consumption of meat, poultry, and their products was the dominant factor contributing to the risk of CED, pregnant women who infrequently consumed these foods had a 4.928 times higher likelihood of experiencing CED risk compared to those who consumed them frequently (OR = 4.928).]]>
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