Status pemberian ASI terhadap status gizi bayi usia 6-12 bulan
Abstract: Coverage of
exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia fluctuate and showed a declining trend
over the last three years. Coverage of exclusive breastfeeding of Palangka Raya
city is still very low at around 23.30%. There are several variables suspected
as the cause of the malnutrition problem, the variables are status of
breastfeeding, mother's education level, mother's employment, mother’s
knowledge of nutrition and counseling status of breastfeeding.
Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of breastfeeding
status on the nutritional status of infants aged 6-12 months in the working
area of UPTD Puskesmas Kalampangan Palangka Raya city.
Method: The study design used was a case-control with 1:2 ratio, the case
are infants aged 6-12 months with low nutritional status, whereas the
comparison are infants aged 6-12 months with normal nutritional status. The
dependent variable is the nutritional status and the independent variables are
breastfeeding status, mother's education level, mother's employment, mother’s
knowledge of nutrition, and breastfeeding counseling status. Data analysis was
performed by univariate, bivariate (Chi-Square) and multivariate (logistic
regression).
Results: From the 5 (five) variables were analyzed, 2 (two) variables
independently became risk factor for malnutrition are status of breastfeeding
(OR=6.667) and the counseling status of breastfeeding (OR=3.215). But together
(simultaneously), only breastfeeding status has an influence on the nutritional
status of infants, and non-exclusive breastfeeding was significant as a risk
factor for malnutrition (OR=5.126). Probability infant to experience
malnutrition due to breastfeeding status no exclusive is at 25.54%.
Conclusion: Breastfeeding status has an influence on the nutritional
status of infants and non-exclusive breastfeeding was significant as a risk
factor for malnutrition among infants aged 6-12 months.
Keywords: breastfeeding
status; nutritional status; infant; case-control
Penulis: Normayanti Normayanti
Kode Jurnal: jpkesmasdd130675
