Peer-reviewed article
Hubungan Pola Makan dan Kunjungan Posyandu dengan Status Gizi Balita di Desa Truko Kabupaten Kendal
Ruddy Haryanto, Chairunisa Nur Rarastiti, Catur Retno Lestari ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-sonnet-5-5This study looked at what is linked to the nutritional status of 84 children aged 12–59 months in Truko Village, Kendal Regency, Indonesia. It used interviews, a food frequency questionnaire, body measurements and health handbook records. Dietary patterns, parental caregiving, family socioeconomic status, Posyandu (community health post) attendance and a history of infectious disease were all statistically linked to children's nutritional status. Dietary patterns were the strongest factor. The authors conclude that better diets, stronger caregiving, regular Posyandu use and infection prevention are important.
Key points
- 84 children aged 12–59 months were studied using a cross-sectional design with purposive sampling.
- Dietary patterns were significantly associated with nutritional status (p<0.001) and were the most dominant factor.
- Posyandu attendance was significantly associated with nutritional status (p=0.001).
- Parental caregiving (p=0.003), socioeconomic status (p=0.012) and history of infectious disease (p<0.001) were also significantly associated.
- The authors recommend improving diets, caregiving and Posyandu participation and preventing infections.
Limitations
This is a small, single-village cross-sectional study using purposive sampling, so it shows associations only and cannot show cause and effect or be generalised to other areas. The abstract gives no effect sizes or detail on how nutritional status was categorised.
Abstract
Nutritional status is an important indicator that reflects the balance between nutrient intake and the body's requirements to support children's growth, development, and overall health. Nutritional problems among children under five remain a major public health concern because they are influenced by various factors, including dietary patterns, parental caregiving, socioeconomic status, Posyandu attendance, and a history of infectious diseases. This study aimed to analyze the factors associated with the nutritional status of children aged 12–59 months in Truko Village, Kangkung District, Kendal Regency. This study employed a retrospective cross sectional involving 84 children under five, selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through interviews using a semiquantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ), structured questionnaires, anthropometric measurements, and data from the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Handbook. Data analysis included univariate analysis, sing logistic regression, with a significance level of p<0.05. The results showed significant associations between dietary patterns (p<0.001), parental caregiving (p=0.003), socioeconomic status (p=0.012), Posyandu attendance (p=0.001), and a history of infectious diseases (p<0.001) with the nutritional status of children under five. Dietary patterns were identified as the most dominant factor associated with nutritional status. In conclusion, improving dietary patterns, strengthening parental caregiving, increasing regular participation in Posyandu services, and preventing infectious diseases are essential strategies to improve the nutritional status of children under five.