FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI STATUS GIZI ANAK BALITA DI KABUPATEN TIMOR TENGAH UTARA, PROVINSI NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR
ABSTRACT: This research aims
to analyze underlying factors affecting child malnutrition at Timor Tengah
Utara district, NTT. The design was a cross-sectional study. Sample of this
study was household that have underfive years old children residing in the
areas of Plan International. Data was collected by using structured
questionnaire, focus group discussion and in-depth interview. Nutritional
status was measured using anthropometric measurement with weight and height
indicators and child consumption was recorded using 24 hours food’s recall.
Result showed that in three villages prevalence of malnourished children was
high, which were 6.0% classified as severe underweight, 15.3% severe stunting
and 0.7% severe wasting. There was no significant difference in term of
nutritional status. Child malnutrition was influenced by low access to
nutrition and health information, low nutrition knowledge and practices, and
low family income.
Penulis: Hadi Riyadi, Drajat
Martianto, Dwi Hastuti, Evy Damayanthi, Kukuh Murtilaksono
Kode Jurnal: jpkesmasdd110120
