ANALYSIS OF RISK FACTORS RELATED TO THE EVENT OF STUNTING IN TODDLERS IN CENTRAL BENGKULU REGENCY

Abstract

Background : Stunting is a growth and development disorder in children due to chronic malnutrition and repeated infections, which is characterized by a length or height that is below the standard. The prevalence of stunting under five in Bengkulu Province based on the results of the 2021 SSGI is 22.1% and the prevalence of stunting toddlers in Central Bengkulu Regency is 25.5%. This study aims to analyze the risk factors associated with the incidence of stunting in Pagar Jati District, Central Bengkulu Regency.
 Methods : Analytical observational method with a cross-sectional design approach. The sample is children aged 12-59 months in the sub-district of the priority locus of stunting prevention in Central Bengkulu Regency, totaling 50 samples. Data analysis used Chi-Square test with 95% confidence level (?=0,05%).
 Results : The results of the statistical test of the Exclusive Breastfeeding variable obtained a p value of 0.010 <0.05, meaning that there is a relationship between Exclusive Breastfeeding and Stunting Incidence in Pagar Jati District, Central Bengkulu Regency, the mother's knowledge of nutrition variable obtained a p value of 0.003 < 0, 05, meaning that there is a relationship between Mother's Knowledge of Nutrition and Stunting Incidence in Pagar Jati District, Central Bengkulu Regency and the sanitation hygiene variable obtained p value of 0.001 < 0.05, meaning that there is a relationship between sanitation hygiene and Stunting Incidence in Pagar Jati District, Central Bengkulu Regency.
 Conclusion : Exclusive breastfeeding, mother's knowledge about nutrition and sanitation hygiene has a relationship with the incidence of stunting in Pagar Jati District, Central Bengkulu Regency. It is recommended to mothers of Toddlers to actively participate in Posyandu activities and check the growth and development of Toddlers on a regular basis.