Risk Factors of Stunting Among 1-2 Years Old Children in Semarang City

Abstract

Background: Prevalence of stunting in children under five years in Central Java is high, more than 33%. Semarang City has high prevalence of malnutrition therefore there is a need to identify risk factors of stunting in Semarang city.Method: This was a case control study, completed with qualitative study about risk factors of stunting. Samples were 58 cases and 58 controls. Data were analyzed by univariate analysis, bivariate analysis with chi square test, and multivariate analysis with multiple logistic regression. Qualitative study was done by using indepth interview, and presented in narration.Results: The multivariate analysis result showed that risk factors of stunting in children 1-2 years old were short stature father (<162 cm) (p=0.016; OR=2.7; CI=1.2-6), children had history of low birth weight (p=0.028; OR=11.2; CI=1.3-96.3), and children had history of underweight (p=0.006; OR=3.3; CI=1.4-7). Risk factors which were not proven to influence the incidence of stunting were maternal height, history of exclusively breastfed, complementary feeding history; sex, history of infection, and immunization history.Conclusions: Risk factors that influence the incidence of stunting in children 1-2 years olds are having father's height <162 cm, and positive history of low birth weight, and of underweight