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Introduction : The problem of stunting in children needs to be a concern, because
it is a reflection of the quality of human resources in the future. Factors that cause
stunting originating from toddlers themselves are low birth weight (LBW) in
addition to that, toddlers who receive inappropriate complementary feeding have
a risk of experiencing stunting compared to toddlers who receive appropriate
complementary feeding.
Objective : To determine whether the practice of breastfeeding is not appropriate
and low birth weight as a risk factor for stunting in children aged 12-24 months in
the working area of the Kersana Public Health Center, Brebes Regency.
Methods : This study is an analytical observational study with a case control
design to analyze causal relationships using reverse logic, namely determining
disease (outcome) first and then identifying the cause (risk factors). The research
variable consists of stunting bound variables and BBLR-free variables and MPASI
Practices. The sample consisted of a case group and the control group was 74
children consisting of 37 children aged 12-24 months who were stunting and 37
children aged 12-24 who were not stunting.
Results : Based on the results of the study of the case case of inappropriate MPBREAST
MILK practices as many as 20 people (54.1%), statistical test obtained a
value of p = 0.485 (<0.05) with an OR (Odd Ratio) value of 1,544 (0.617-3,863).
The case group had a history of BBLR of 27 people (73%), p = 0.001 (<0.05) with
an OR (Odd Ratio) value of 5,625 (2,069-15,292), meaning there was no
significant influence between the practice of administering MP-breast milk with
stunting events and there was a significant influence between the history of BBLR
and stunting events in children aged 12-24 months.
Conclusion : Low birth weigh is a risk factor for stunting in children aged 12-24
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