| dc.description.abstract | Stunting is a state of chronic malnutrition as measured using the BB/TB indicator
caused by multifactors. Worldwide, stunting affects around 162 million children
under the age of five. In Indonesia in 2018 it was 30.8%, in 2019 the prevalence
decreased by 27.67% but Indonesia is still included in the classification of
countries with a very high prevalence of stunting. This study aims to determine the
relationship between the Characteristics of Toddlers and Socio-Economics with
Stunting in the working area of the Medan Deli District Health Center. The type
of research used in this research is analytic research using a cross sectional
design with a sample of 30 respondents. Research data were collected by
observing and interviewing respondents using a questionnaire. The data analysis
method used included bivariate analysis with the chi-square test. The results
showed that the incidence of stunting (very short and short) in toddlers was
significantly related to toddler characteristics and socioeconomic characteristics.
The results that were closely related to the incidence of stunting were the
characteristics of toddlers with short birth length p=0.000 (p<0.05). During
pregnancy, the mother's condition is not good, such as malnutrition, stress, or
having co-morbidities that can hinder the growth and development of the fetus.
There is a greater chance of experiencing stunting and infectious diseases,
p=0.000 (p<0.05). The relationship between infectious diseases and malnutrition
is a causal and reciprocal relationship. Infectious diseases can worsen nutritional
conditions and have a very large risk of stunting. Socio-economic status p=0.010
(p<0.05) as parents' education level. If the level of education of the father and
mother is higher, the child's risk of being stunted will decrease. | en_US |
