THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HISTORY OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING WITH STUNTING INCIDENCE IN TODDLERS AGES 1-3 YEARS

Nursari Abdul Syukur; Eka Puspita Sari; Joko Sapto Pramono

Nursari Abdul Syukur Doctoral Program Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
Eka Puspita Sari Student of Bachelor Applied Midwifery, Health Polytechnic East Borneo, Samarinda, Indonesia
Joko Sapto Pramono Department of Nursing, Health Polytechnic East Borneo, Samarinda, Indonesia

Abstract

Abstract
Stunting in toddlers aged 1-3 years is of particular concern because it enters 1000 HPK which is a critical period, this can cause physical and mental development delays in children. Exclusive breastfeeding is one of the factors that can affect stunting. This study was to determine the relationship between a history of exclusive breastfeeding and the incidence of stunting in toddlers aged 1-3 years. The research method used was analytic observational with a case control research design. The population of all toddlers aged 1-3 years at the Wonorejo Health Center is 425 toddlers. The results showed that there was a relationship between a history of exclusive breastfeeding and the incidence of stunting in toddlers aged 1-3 years in the Wonorejo Health Center working area (p-value = 0,000 <= 0,05) with a value (Odds Ratio = 24,000). There is a relationship between a history of exclusive breastfeeding and the incidence of stunting in toddlers aged 1-3 years. This study suggests the Puskesmas to increase promotion to mothers regarding the importance of exclusive breastfeeding, prevention and the dangers of stunting.
Keywords: Stunting, history of exclusive breastfeeding, toddlers 1-3 years