Determinant Factors of Stunting Events of Toddler in Batu City Indonesia

Abstract

Juin Hadisuyitno, Bastianus Doddy Riyadi, Suprajitno.

Background: Stunting on toddler shows the presence of chronic nutritional problems that are characterized by stunted growth. Stunting indicator is calculated using length-for-age Z-scores (LA Z-scores) less than -2SD. Stunting risk factors include length of birth, low birth weight, immunization, nutritional intake, infectious diseases, genetics, and family socioeconomic status. Objective: This study aims was analysed the factors related to the stunting incidence in Batu City.
Method: The research design used case-control. Sample size of 90 toddlers were selecting by simple random sampling. The sample was divided into two groups, namely case and control groups, each group of 45 people. Variables collected that are parental education, parental occupation, length of the child's body at birth, child's weight at birth, exclusive breastfeeding status, complementary feeding, history of illness, and immunization status. Data analysis used chi square.
Results: Child's body weight at birth, exclusive breastfeeding status, complementary feeding, immunization status, and history of illness were not associated with stunting (p> 0.05). Babies length at birth as a factor related to the incidence of stunting in Batu City, p value = 0.008 and OR = 0.216. Conclusion: Child length at birth is a risk factor for stunting. So that nutritional needs during pregnancy need to be considered and fulfilled so that babies born have a normal of body length and birth weight.