RISK FACTORS ON STUNTING AMONG CHILDREN AGE 2-5 YEARS OLD IN BIROMARU OF CENTER PUBLIC HEALTH

Abstract

Background & Objective: Stunted is a condition of disruption of growth in children caused by chronic malnutrition. Prevalence of stunting in Sigi regency is 45,20% (2015) and stunting incidence in Puskesmas Biromaru for children aged 2-5 are 60 cases (2017). This study aims to determine the risk factors of stunting events in children aged 2-5 years. Materials and Methods: Types of analytical survey research with Case Control design. Sampling method with total sampling and purposive sampling control sample based on certain consideration with ratio 1: 2, with case sample in this research as many as 60 children and control samples as much as 120, each sample is chosen based on age as matching. Stunting degree expressed by z-score height by age. Complete basic immunization data, feeding practice patterns, low birth weight and iodized salt obtained through interviews using a questionnaire and iodine test. The analysis used is the odd ratio with a significance level of 95%. Results: Complete basic immunization of OR 7,667 (95% CI 3,753-15,662), practice pattern of feeding OR 30,565 (95% CI 9.043-103,314), low birth weight OR 6,956 (95% CI 4,446-14,104) and iodized salt OR 8,632 (95% CI 4,268-17,456) is a risk factor for stunting events and has a significant relationship. Conclusion: Practice pattern of feeding is a major risk factor for stunting with OR 30,565