Peer-reviewed article
The Relationship between Feeding Patterns and Stunting Incidence in Toddlers at Puskesmas Sukarahayu
Nessy Anggun Primasari, Ika Nurfajriyani, Titis Eka Apriliyanti, Euis Nenden ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This study examined the relationship between feeding patterns and stunting (abnormally low height for age) in children under five at a community health center in Indonesia. Researchers surveyed 100 mothers about their feeding practices and measured their children's height. The study found a moderate negative correlation between appropriate feeding patterns and stunting, meaning better feeding practices were associated with lower rates of stunting.
Key points
- Significant correlation found between feeding patterns and stunting incidence (p-value = 0.000)
- Moderate negative correlation with coefficient r = -0.450, indicating appropriate feeding patterns reduce stunting risk
- Inappropriate feeding patterns can cause macro- and micronutrient deficiencies affecting child growth
- Sample of 100 mothers with children under five recruited through purposive sampling
- Authors recommend educational interventions for mothers and caregivers on age-appropriate and nutritionally balanced feeding
Limitations
This was a cross-sectional study, so it can only identify associations, not establish causation or determine whether poor feeding causes stunting or stunting affects feeding patterns. The study used purposive sampling rather than random selection, which may limit generalizability beyond the Sukarahayu health center area.
Abstract
Background: Stunting is a chronic nutritional disorder in children under five, characterized by body length or height that falls below the standard for their age. One of the key factors influencing stunting is the feeding pattern. Inappropriate feeding patterns may lead to deficiencies in both macro- and micronutrients, which can adversely affect child growth and development. Objective: To analyze the correlation between feeding patterns and the incidence of stunting among children under five in the working area of Sukarahayu Community Health Center. Methods: This study employed a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. A total of 100 mothers with children under five were recruited using purposive sampling. The research instruments included the Child Feeding Questionnaire (CFQ), while children's height or length was measured using a Microtoise. Data were collected through questionnaires and anthropometric measurements and were analyzed using the Spearman rank correlation test. Results: The analysis revealed a significant correlation between feeding patterns and the incidence of stunting (p-value = 0.000 < 0.05), with a correlation coefficient of r = -0.450, indicating a moderate negative correlation. This finding suggests that more appropriate feeding patterns are associated with a lower risk of stunting. Conclusion: There is a significant correlation between feeding patterns and the incidence of stunting among children under five. Educational interventions for mothers and caregivers are essential to improve their understanding of age-appropriate and nutritionally balanced feeding practices as an important strategy for preventing stunting.
Findings the Hub has extracted
Each claim below is labelled by its type of design and links back to this report.
- Intervention
- Educational interventions for mothers and caregivers on age-appropriate and nutritionally balanced feeding practices
- Population
- Mothers and children under five in the working area of Sukarahayu Community Health Center, Indonesia
Key finding
Significant correlation between feeding patterns and stunting (p = 0.000)