Pendahuluan: Gizi sangat berperan dalam tumbuh kembang anak. Tujuan pemberian gizi yang baik adalah mencapai tumbuh kembang anak yang adekuat. Pada bayi dan anak,kekurangan gizi akan menimbulkan gangguan pertumbuhan dan perkembangan yang apabilatidak diatasi secara dini akan berlanjut hingga dewasa. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuanuntuk mengetahui hubungan pemberian Air Susu Ibu Eksklusif dengan status gizi baduta usia6-24 bulan. Metode: Jenis penelitian penelitian yang digunakan adalah oservasional analitikdengan menggunakan rancangan penelitian cross sectional dengan jumlah sampel yangdidapatkan sebanyak 108 anak. Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tidak terdapathubungan antara pemberian ASI Eksklusif dengan status gizi berdasarkan Berat BadanMenurut Umur (p=0,457), tidak terdapat hubungan antara pemberian ASI Eksklusif denganstatus gizi berdasarkan Panjang Badan Menurut Umur (p=0,929), dan terdapat hubunganpemberian ASI Eksklusif dengan status gizi Berdasarkan Berat Badan Menurut PanjangBadan (p=0,041). Kesimpulan: Pemberian ASI Eksklusif memiliki hubungan dengan statusgizi baduta berdasarkan indikator berat badan menurut panjang badan (BB/PB) tetapi tidakdemikian untuk status gizi berdasarkan indikator berat badan menurut umur (BB/U) sertapanjang badan menurut umur (PB/U).

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Objectives The provision of multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS) to pregnant women is efficacious in improving pregnancy outcomes, safe, cost-effective, and recommended in the context of rigorous research by the World Health Organization. This study examines experiences related to MMS adherence in Indonesia. Methods Qualitative methods were used and included focus group discussions (FGD) with 52 pregnant women who received MMS. Pregnant women were selected through purposive sampling in six health centers across 3 districts within two provinces. Midwives coordinators from each health center were also interviewed as key informants using semi-structured in-depth interviews (IDIs). High MMS adherence was defined as the number of MMS consumed compared to the number of MMS received. Data was analyzed using descriptive and thematic analysis. Results MMS was distributed in health centers by midwives as a replacement for iron and folic acid (IFA). When interviewed, the average gestational age of women was six months. Most women (78%) reported high adherence to MMS, but adherence varied by district (range: 62% to 91% adherence). The provision of counseling by midwives, perceived benefit after taking MMS, family support, and acceptability of smell, size and shape of MMS were reason women reported for taking MMS on a regular basis. While most (73%) women reported that they experienced no side effects while taking MMS, the most common reason (61%) reported for not consuming MMS was forgetfulness. Conclusions MMS was well accepted by pregnant women as indicated by adequate counseling, high adherence, and perceived health benefit. Funding Sources The Vitamin Angels Alliance, Inc.

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