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FAKTOR PERILAKU YANG BERKAITAN DENGAN KEJADIAN STUNTING PADA ANAK USIA 0-24 BULAN DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS BENU-BENUA KOTA KENDARI TAHUN 2023
Jurnal Wawasan Promosi Kesehatan, Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024), hlm. 41–45
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Background: Stunting is a condition in toddlers who experience a lack of nutritional intake due to repeated infectious diseases. Stunting is described by the ratio of the child's body length and height not according to his age. Stunting can be caused by various causes such as a history of exclusive breastfeeding, MP-ASI and immunization. Aims: The aim of the research is to determine behavioral factors related to the incidence of stunting in children aged 0-24 months in the UPTD work area of the Benu-Benua Health Center, Kendari City in 2023. Methods: This research uses observational quantitative analytical research with a case control study design using the Chi square test and Odds Ratio (OR). The population in this study was 255 people and the sample in this study was 78 respondents. Results: The results of the research show that exclusive breastfeeding, age at complementary feeding and immunization status are behavioral factors related to the incidence of stunting with p-values of 0.001, 0.001 and 0.000 and OR 0.182, 0.172 and 0.126. Conclusion: Exclusive breastfeeding, giving MP-ASI and immunization status are behavioral factors that are at risk of stunting.