ANALYSIS OF FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH STUNTING IN CHILDREN AGED 12-60 MONTHS LIVING IN LENDA VILLAGE, MANGGARAI REGENCY, NTT
1stNs. Oliva Suyen Ningsih, M.Kep, 2ndYohanes Jakri , S. Kep., M. Kes, 3rdErika Nur Cahyani
1,2, Lecturer of Nursing Departement STIKES Santu Paulus Ruteng, NTT, 3Bachelor of Nursing STIKES Santu Paulus Ruteng, NTT
Email: 1osningsih[at]gmail.com, 2johanjakri17[at]gmail.com, 3erikacahyani96[at]gmail.com
Abstract
One of the nutritional problems which is a major concern at this time is the high stunting of children under five. Stunting can have a negative impact on childrens development and growth both short and long term. Lenda village is one of the villages prioritized in the integrated stunting intervention in 2018. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with the incidence of stunting in children aged 12-60 months (n = 82) in Lenda Village, Manggarai, Regency, NTT in October 2018-April 2019 using a cross-sectional study. The sample technique used was purposive sampling. Data analysis using the chi-sguare test. The results showed 45 children (54.9%) male and 37 children (45.1%) women, mean age 37 months (± 3 year), and most children had stunting at 58 (70.7%). Factors that were significantly related to the incidence of stunting were exclusive breastfeeding (OR = 4,778, CI = 1,733-13,172, p value 0.002), immunization status (OR = 0,207, CI = 0,075-0,575, p value 0.003), diarrhea (OR = 7,571, CI = 2,225-25,761, p value 0,000), knowledge (OR = 0,162, CI = 0,053-0,500, p value 0.002). Integrated stunting management is needed through cross-sectoral collaboration to increase coverage of health care providers, improve sanitation to prevent diarrhea and increased maternal knowledge and health during antenatal and postnatal care.
Keywords: Stunting, Lenda Village, Manggarai Regency, NTT
Topic: Healthcare Practice and Services