Abstract:
Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem still a global public health challenge, especially in developing
countries. Many factors, including direct and indirect factors, influence the incidence of stunting in
toddlers. This research analyzes the determinants of stunting among toddlers in the Ingin Jaya
Community Health Center, Aceh Besar Regency, working area. This type of research is an analytical
survey with a cross-sectional design. The population in the study was 215 toddlers aged 9-24 months,
and the sample was 68 people. The research was conducted from 03 to January 08, 2024, in the working
area of the Ingin Jaya Community Health Center, Aceh Besar Regency. Data was collected using a
questionnaire and analyzed univariately and bivariate with the chi-square test. The results showed that
72.1% suffered from stunting, 66.2% had low income, and 54.4% had family members ?4 people,
70.6% had inappropriate ANC visits, 60.3% had non-exclusive breastfeeding, 73.5% had incomplete
basic immunization. Factors associated with the incidence of stunting include low income (OR=3.83;
(95%CI=1.2 – 11.8; p-value=0.034), number of family members ?4 people (OR=3.73; 95%CI=1.2 –
11.5; p-value=0.037), lack of complete ANC visits (OR=20.06; 95%CI=5.3 – 75.9; p-value=0.000),
not given exclusive breastfeeding (OR=29.36; 95%CI=5.8 – 75.9; p-value=0.000), and incomplete
basic immunization (OR=6.67; 95%CI=1.9 – 22.2; p-value=0.003). The most dominant factor related
to the incidence of stunting in toddlers is not given exclusive breastfeeding (AOR=39.60; 95%CI=4.23
– 370.48; p-value=0.001). Promotion and support for exclusive breastfeeding must be a priority in
efforts to prevent stunting. The government, health workers, and the community need to work together
to increase awareness of the importance of exclusive breastfeeding and provide support to
breastfeeding mothers.
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