History of Diarrhea and Age Determinant Factors of Stunting Incidence: Analysis of SSGI Data 2022, East Tanjung Jabung District, Jambi Province

Abstract

Background: Stunting is a serious condition characterized by a child's height being below the normal limit for his age. Recurring infectious diseases, especially in the first two years of a toddler's life, can worsen stunting because they further disrupt nutritional absorption and growth. This study aimed to determine the relationship between acute respiratory infections (ARI) and diarrhea on the incidence of stunting in toddlers aged 0-59 month.
Method: This research is a cross-sectional study that applies two-stage stratified sampling using secondary data obtained from the 2022 Indonesian Nutrition Status Survey in East Tanjung Jabung Regency, Jambi Province. A total of 552 toddlers were included the sample analysis. Data were analyzed univariately, bivariately and multivariately using logistic regression.
Results: The results of the multivariate analysis showed that there was a relationship between a history of diarrhea (p=0.002), age 12-23 months (p=0.034) and age 24-59 months (p=0.041) with the incidence of stunting while there was no association between a history of ARI and the incidence of stunting in toddlers. (p=0.836).
Conclusion: The incidence of stunting in children aged 0-59 months is related to a history of diarrheal disease and the age of the toddler. There is no relationship between ARI and stunting. There is a need for further coordination in implementing sensitive interventions to reduce the incidence of stunting among children under five through the provision of clean water and proper sanitation