Analysis of Factors Affecting Poor Nutrition in Infants Aged 0-6 Months

Abstract

Malnutrition (kwashiorkor) is a form of malnutrition. Malnutrition itself can be understood as a nutritional error. It can be in the form of deficiency or excess of nutrients. This research is a case control study. The population in this study were 45 people. Data was collected through medical records and interviews using a questionnaire. Data were analyzed univariately, bivariately using Chi-Square test at 95% confidence level (P<0.05) and multivariate using multiple logistic regression test. The results showed that the results of the statistical test of the knowledge independent variable obtained a Sig value of 0.001 < p: 0.05, family income obtained a Sig value of 0.001 < p: 0.05, exclusive breastfeeding obtained a Sig value of 0.001 < p: 0.05, which means that there is a significant relationship between the independent and dependent variables. The most dominant variable that has the greatest influence on the incidence of malnutrition is knowledge which has the largest Exp (B) value of 112,687 with a regression coefficient (B) of 4.725. The Health Office of South Tapanuli Regency is expected to be able to increase outreach and counseling programs about the importance of nutritional status in infants aged 0-6 months.

Relationship between knowledge and attitudes of third trimester pregnant women with iud contraception selection after childbirth

“…In this study more than half of the mothers gave an improper diet, an improper diet would be at risk of nutritional deficiencies. A healthy diet is a balanced diet with a variety of nutrients in sufficient and not excessive doses (Harahap et al, 2022). A healthy diet can be seen from 3, namely type, amount, and schedule.…”