HUBUNGAN POLA PEMBERIAN ASI DAN MP ASI DENGAN GIZI BURUK PADA ANAK 6-24 BULAN DI KELURAHAN PANNAMPU MAKASSAR

Abstract: Malnutrition was still a global problem. Recorded one of three children in the world die every year due to poor nutritional quality. This study aimed to determine the relationship giving patterns of breastfeeding and breast milk complementary foods with malnutrition incidence at toddlers aged 6-24 months in the Pannampu Village. The type of this study was an observational analytic with case control design study. Purposive sampling was conducted with the total of sample was 60 infants devided in case (n=30) and control groups (n=30). Data was collected through questionnaires and anthropometric measurements of weight for age (BB/U). Data analysis was performed using chi-square test and odd ratio. Sample in research mostly have male gender and age ranged between 13 until 24 months. Respondents mostly age ranged  between 20 until 30 years, had elementary level of education and worked as a laborer. The results of this study showed there a significant relationship between frequency and duration of breastfeeding, the amount of total calories with the incidence of malnutrition (p=0,017; OR=3,75;95%CI = 1,24-11,38), (p=0,037; OR=3,05;95% CI = 1,05-8,83) and (p= 0,000; OR=21,000;95%CI= 4,198-105,038). We conclude that there was significant relationship between frequency and duration of breastfeeding and the amount of total calories with the incidence of malnutrition. This research suggested to mothers who have babies in order to consider the exact pattern of breastfeeding and breast milk complementary foods to their babies in order to prevent occurrence of malnutrition.
Keywords: breastfeeding, breast milk complementary foods, malnutrition
Penulis: Mery Susanty, Mesri Kartika
Kode Jurnal: jpkesmasdd120157

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