Faktor Risiko Stunting Pada Anak usia 6 – 12 Bulan di Suku Bajo

Abstract

The prevalence of stunting in the Bajo Tribe in Wakatobi Regency is much higher than the stunting rate at the provincial level, which is 46.3%. This study aims to analyze the risk factors for stunting in children aged 6-12 months in the Bajo Tribe. The design of this study was a case-control of 44 stunting children and 44 normal children. The sample selection was proportionally random sampling. Factors that were proven to be risk factors for stunting in children aged 6-12 months in the Bajo Tribe were low energy adequacy levels (OR=6.92, 95% CI: 2.10-22.77), adequate energy levels low protein (OR=2.79, 95% CI: 1, 17 6.63), maternal height (OR=3.75, 95% CI: 1.55-9.06). Low birth weight (OR=3.10, 95% CI:1.23-7.79). The most dominant risk factor is a low level of energy sufficiency. The most dominant risk factor for stunting is a low level of energy sufficiency