The Association Between Sanitation, Hygiene, and Stunting in Children Under Two-Years (An Analysis of Indonesia’s Basic Health Research, 2013)
Abstract: This study aims to
identify the relationship between sanitation, hygiene, and stunting in children
under two-years in Indonesia. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that
examined 9,688 children under the age of two. We obtained data from Indonesia's
Basic Health Research paper that was released in 2013 and applied multiple
logistic regression analysis. The prevalence of stunting amongst children under
two-years in 2013 was 33.3%. Results: Our analysis showed that stunting is
closely related to low birth weight, age, gender, exclusive breastfeeding,
socioeconomic status, garbage removal, and waste management. Appropriate
sanitation and hygiene had a significant impact on stunting amongst children
under two-years in Indonesia, with waste management and low birth weight being
the most important indicators. Conclusions: Nutrition, socioeconomic status,
and a healthy environment are key to ensure children under two-years meet the
recommended growth standards.
Keywords: children under
two-years; hygiene; sanitation; stunting
Author: Lulu'ul Badriyah,
Ahmad Syafiq
Journal Code: jpkedokterangg170238
