Analysis of Determinants of Stunting Incidence in 2-Year-Old Toddlers in Mamuju Regency

Abstract

Stunting is one of the nutritional problems that is of great concern in Indonesia. West Sulawesi is the second highest region for stunting cases in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the incidence of LBW, exclusive breastfeeding, age of complementary feeding and Early Breastfeeding Initiation status on the incidence of stunting in children under two in Mamuju Regency. The research method used is an analytic observational study with a retrospective cohort design. This research will be carried out in two Puskesmas with the highest number of stunting cases in Mamuju Regency, namely Bambu Health Center and Keang Health Center. The population in this study was 928 baduta. The study sample was drawn using the proportion calculation method so that the research sample was divided into 65 exposed groups and 65 non-exposed groups so that the total sample was 130 children under five. The results showed that there was a relationship between the incidence of LBW (0.00), breastfeeding (0.00), age of giving complementary feeding (0.00), early breastfeeding initiation status (0.00) with stunting incidence in children under two in the district. Mamuju. Non-exclusive breastfeeding is 36 times more risky for stunting in children under two in Mamuju Regency. In order to reduce the incidence of stunting, it is necessary to increase promotive efforts to motivate mothers to give exclusive breastfeeding to their babies