Health, Food Consumption, Social Economy, and Stunting Incidency in Timor Leste
Abstract: Stunting can affect
the health of toddlers. The prevalence of stunting in Timor Leste in 2014 is
50.2%, whereas in Aileu District is 52.3%. Stunting can interfere intellectual
growth and development. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship
between stunting determinants. The research design was cross sectional. The
population of this study was toddlers 24-59 months old, with a sample size of
102 people. Sampling technique used was simple random sampling. Data were
analyzed bivariately using simple linear regression, while multivariate
analysis was performed using multiple logistic regressions. Bivariate analysis
revealed variables that have significant relationship with stunting:
immunization (p=0.026), infectious disease (p=0.049), income (p=0.003), total
family member (p=0.045). Multivariate analysis obtained two variables as
determinant factor of stunting: infectious disease (p=0.025; OR=0.355; 95%
CI=0.144-0.877), income (p=0.028; OR=0.332; 95% CI=0.124-0.887). The incidence
of stunting in toddlers in Aileu District is very serious (54.9%). Toddlers
with stunting demonstrated the adverse effects of stunting on growth,
development, and the quality of human resources. Stunting is not only a health
sector issue. It is necessary to have appropriate interventions with early and
liable management through various related sectors.
Author: Cipriano do Rosario
Pacheco, Intje Picauly, Mindo Sinaga
Journal Code: jpkesmasgg170110
