Determinants of Stunting in Young Women Age 13-15 Years in South Galesong District, Takalar Regency, Indonesia: a Cross-sectional Study.

Background and Objective: Malnutrition is a serious public health problem in developing countries, including Indonesia. Based on RISKESDAS 2018, the prevalence of stunting aged 13-15 years in Takalar Regency is 24.83%. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of stunting and the determinants of stunting in adolescent girls aged 13-15 years in the South Galesong District, Takalar Regency. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study using purposive sampling method that included 247 adolescent girls in selected junior high schools. Data collection used questionnaires and anthropometric measurements. An anthropometric measurement was converted to the indices of nutritional status using World Health Organization Anthro Plus software. Results: The prevalence of stunting was 25.1%. Bivariate analysis showed determinant factors related significantly to stunting were energy intake (p<0.001), protein intake (p<0.001), iron intake (p<0.005), and zinc intake (p<0.001). Multivariate analysis showed determinant factors related significantly to stunting were zinc intake (p<0.001, OR=7.993), protein intake (p<0.05, OR=2.248), and knowledge level (p<0.05, OR=2.032). Conclusion: The occurrence of stunting is related to the quality and quantity of food and the level of adolescent knowledge about balanced nutrition. It is necessary to hold educational programs and interventions on improving nutrition initiated by stakeholders and the department of health, in this case, the health center is needed to reduce stunting rates, especially among adolescents.

The effect of convergent action on reducing stunting prevalence in under-five children in Banggai District, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the amount of changes in prevalence of stunting after one-year convergence intervention. METHODS: This was an evaluation study of national program that implemented in Banggai District beginning 2018. There were ten villages (n=532) that included in the program based on severity of stunting prevalence. Data were analyzed using chi-square and independent t-test using SPSS. RESULT: After a year program, stunting reduced to 38.91% or 2.18% from the baseline (41.09%). The highest reduction was in at 0-5 mo (8.59%) and 6-11 mo (8.46%). There was no difference using height for age z-score in all ages (-1.64±1.19 to -1.59±1.38, p=0.506). However, the reduction was significant at 0-11 months (-1.20±1.23 to 0.78±1.58, p=0.020) but no in other age categories (p>0.05). CONCLUSION: The convergence action for one year intervention reduced significantly stunting in 0-11 months of children but not in other age categories of under five children.

The effect of convergent action on reducing stunting prevalence in under-five children in Banggai District, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

Objective: This study aimed to assess the amount of changes in prevalence of stunting after one-year convergence intervention. Methods: This was an evaluation study of national program that implemented in Banggai District beginning 2018. There were ten villages (n = 532) that included in the program based on severity of stunting prevalence. Data were analyzed using chi-square and independent t-test using SPSS. Result: After a year program, stunting reduced to 38.91% or 2.18% from the baseline (41.09%). The highest reduction was in at 0–5 mo (8.59%) and 6–11 mo (8.46%). There was no difference using height for age z-score in all ages (−1.64 ± 1.19 to −1.59 ± 1.38, p = 0.506). However, the reduction was significant at 0–11 months (−1.20 ± 1.23 to 0.78 ± 1.58, p = 0.020) but no in other age categories (p > 0.05). Conclusion: The convergence action for one year intervention reduced significantly stunting in 0–11 months of children but not in other age categories of under five children. (AU)