Early introduction of complementary food and childhood stunting were linked among children aged 6-23 months

Abstract

Background: Indonesia’s national stunting prevalence remains high. The transition from exclusive breastfeeding to poor complementary feeding practices may put infants at higher risk of becoming stunting. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between the early introduction of complementary food and stunting among young children aged 6-23 months in Kebumen Regency. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was conducted among 307 young children in Kebumen Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia, by using multistage cluster sampling. Our primary outcome was stunting or height-for-age z-score <-2, whereas independent variables were child, maternal, and household factors. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were performed to assess significant determinants at the level of significance 0.05. Results: Timely introduction of complementary food was a protective factor against stunting (AOR= 0.54; 95%CI: 0.31-0.94). Female children were less likely to be associated with stunting (AOR= 0.54; 95%CI: 0.32-0.93). Conversely, variables which significantly increased the risk of becoming stunting included older children aged 12-17 months (AOR= 2.01; 95%CI: 1.05-3.84) and 18-23 months (AOR= 4.17; 95%CI: 2.15-8.08) and maternal occupation in agricultural sectors (AOR= 3.77; 95%CI: 1.17-12.1). Conclusions: Child factors associated with stunting was the first timing of complementary feeding, child sex, and child age. The maternal factor linked to stunting was the mother's occupation in the agricultural sector. This study indicated that child and maternal factors play essential roles in childhood stunting.

Stunting and associated factors among 6–23 month old children in drought vulnerable kebeles of Demba Gofa district, southern Ethiopia

“…A recent cross-sectional study from Indonesia also found similar results to this finding and portrays that untimely introduction of complementary food was associated with stunting in children. Children who obtain their first food before six months of age are two times more likely to become stunted than their counterparts [ 38 ]. Likewise, a more recent study from Ethiopia also strengthened the idea that early initiation of complementary feeding before six months of age significantly (AOR = 1.58: 95%, CI, 1.07, 2.34) contributed to stunting in children [ 39 ].…”

Providing education chronic energy deficiency (CED) uses web-based she smart to improve knowledge, attitudes, and practice in adolescent girls

“…Chronic energy deficiency is a state caused by an imbalance between consumption and needs (energy and protein). occurs due to lower energy consumption than the amount of energy needed by the body, which lasts for many years Chronic energy deficiency can be known from the value of the upper arm circumference limit which is ≤ 23.5 cm (Amalia et al 2018;Mutaghfiroh et al 2019;Paramashanti, 2020).…”

Stunting and Associated Factors Among 6-23 Month Old Children in Drought Vulnerable Kebeles of Demba Gofa District, Southern Ethiopia

“…Conversely A recent cross-sectional study from Indonesia also found similar result with this nding and portrays that untimely introduction of complementary food associated with stunting of children. Children those get their rst food before six months of age are two times more likely become stunted as compared to their counterparts [27]. Likewise, more recent study from Ethiopia also strengthened the idea that early initiation of complementary feeding before six months of age signi cantly (AOR = 1.58; 95%, CI, 1.07, 2.34) attributed for stunting of children [28].…”