HUBUNGAN PENDIDIKAN IBU, KONSUMSI MAKANAN, DAN RIWAYAT INFEKSI DENGAN KEJADIAN STUNTING DI TAPANULI SELATAN

Abstract

Toddlerhood is a very important period in the process of growth and development which is the basis for determining the quality of the next generation. In addition, in toddlerhood, they are also most vulnerable to health and nutritional disorders. So, this period is a very ideal time to start instilling in children about healthy lifestyle behaviors. In this case, parents should begin to stimulate the child's awareness regarding environmental issues. This study aims to determine the relationship between maternal education, food consumption, and infectious diseases with the incidence of stunting. This research was conducted in South Tapanuli Regency, in July 2021. This study used a cross-sectional approach with a sample of 168 people. Determination of the sample using the hypothesis test formula differs by two proportions. Data analysis techniques include univariate analysis and bivariate analysis with chi square test. The results of the analysis showed that from 168 respondents, 29.8% were found to be stunted. After statistical tested, the results of the bivariate test showed that the variables of mother's education, food consumption including energy and protein intake, infectious diseases had a significant relationship where the p value <0.05