Research Paper
Year: 2020 | Month: December | Volume: 7 | Issue: 12 | Pages: 344-359
Factors Related to Stunting Incidence in Toddlers Aged 25-59 Months in Integrated Service Post (POSYANDU) Durian Sub-District Pantai Labu in 2020
Niasty Lasmy Zaen, Dewi Ramadani Bulolo, Nila Hayati, Kristina
Health Sciences Study Program, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Rumah Sakit Haji Medan, Indonesia
Corresponding Author: Niasty Lasmy Zaen
ABSTRACT
Stunting is one of the problems that hinder human development globally. Currently there are about 162 million children under five years old stunting, Poverty is the root of the problem of malnutrition, especially stunting which is a long-lasting state of malnutrition (chronic), the purpose of research to find out factors related to the incidence of stunting in toddlers aged 25-59 months in Integrated Service Post (Posyandu) Village durian sub-district pumpkin beach in 2020. Methodology of this research using quantitative approach aims to find out the correlation, cross sectional design, Population is all toddlers in Integrated Service Post (Posyandu) Durian Sub-district of Pantai Labu In 2020 as many as 89 toddlers aged 25-59 months. Sample in this study is all toddlers in Integrated Service Post (Posyandu) Durian Sub-District of Pantai Labu as many as 89 toddlers aged 25-59 months. Sampling was done by accidental sampling technique, data analyze used Statistical test in this study, used chi square formula of significance of 5% (0.05), the results of research and discussion of factors related to stunting events in toddlers aged 25-59 months can be drawn conclusions as follows, Birth Weight Factor is significantly related to the incidence of stunting, The history factor of exclusive breastfeeding is related significantly to the incidence of stunting, Factors of parenting patterns of toddlers are significantly related to the incidence of stunting in toddlers aged 25-59 months, infectious disease history factors are significantly related to the incidence of stunting, health care factors are significantly related to the incidence of stunting. It is recommended for mothers to implement a good diet in accordance with balanced nutrition guidelines and it is expected that mothers spend time in between jobs to take care of their children.
Keywords: Stunting, Toddlers, Integrated Service Post.
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