Gambaran Sanitasi Lingkungan dan Pola Konsumsi Pangan terhadap Kejadian Stunting pada Balita di Kecamatan Wangi-Wangi Selatan Tahun 2025

Abstrak

Stunting is a form of growth failure in toddlers caused by a lack of nutritional intake from pregnancy to the age of two years. This condition is characterized by a z-score of less than minus 2 SD. This study aims to analyze the description of environmental sanitation and food consumption patterns on the incidence of stunting in toddlers in Wangi-Wangi Selatan District, Wakatobi Regency which has a high prevalence of stunting (31.9%). Using a quantitative descriptive method with a cross-sectional approach, the study involved 78 toddlers with stunting aged 0-5 years who were selected through total sampling. The results of the study showed concerning sanitation conditions, especially in wastewater drainage (97.44% did not meet the requirements) and waste disposal facilities (98.72% did not meet the requirements), while clean water facilities (79.49% met the requirements) and toilets (57.70% met the requirements) were in better condition but still needed improvement. The food consumption pattern of stunted toddlers was quite good with the highest carbohydrate intake (61.53%), animal and vegetable protein (52.57%), and vegetables and fruits (51.28%). The frequency of consumption showed similar results with animal protein and vegetables (56.41%) being the most frequently consumed. These findings highlight the importance of improving environmental sanitation as a whole, especially wastewater and waste disposal systems, while maintaining a diversity of food consumption patterns to support optimal growth of toddlers and prevent stunting

Kata kunci

• Environmental Sanitation
• Food Consumption Patterns
• stunting