GAMBARAN PERTUMBUHAN DAN PERKEMBANGAN BALITA PEDAGANG PASAR DWIKORA PARLUASAN DI KOTA PEMATANG SIANTAR TAHUN 2012
Abstract: Children under
five years is as the golden period and as
good time to make optimal growth. The growth of children
under five years of traditional sellers in Dwikora Parluasan market was frequently neglected because their
parents seldom took
their children to Integrated Health Care
Unit.
This research is intended to
describe the growth and
development of the children in Dwikora market Pematang
Siantar city in 2012. This
was descriptive research using
cross sectional design. Sample
taken was done with purposive
sampling. The criteria was with
the permission of the parents.
The results of research showed
that the growth of the children
based on the weight for height index in Dwikora market Pematang Siantar
city in 2012 was mostly normal. However, some babies were
thin, very thin, fat and very fat. The growth based on the weight for
age index, mostly were normal even though some
with less weight and with problem in their growth. The growth
based on the height for age and weight
for age were mostly normal.
However, some children were short and
very short. The development of the children in Dwikora market was
good even though some with
problem compared to other normal children.
Based on the results of research, it is suggested to health providers to
give counseling and guidance
regarding the importance of the growth and development of the children. The
availability of Integrated Health
Care Unit is expected in Dwikora market such as what can be found in
Horas market Pematang Siantar.
Penulis: Romilly Purba
Kode jUrnal: jpkesmasdd120097
