Consilium Sanitatis: Journal of Health Science and Policy

Hubungan Frekuensi Pemberian Camilan Tidak Sehat dengan Kejadian Stunting pada Balita dengan Edukasi Gizi oleh Tenaga Kesehatan dan Kunjungan Posyandu sebagai Variabel Confounding

2025-03-17T06:04:17+00:00

Stunting is a public health issue that reflects chronic malnutrition in toddlers, especially during critical growth periods. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the frequency of unhealthy snack consumption and the incidence of stunting in toddlers. The study employs a cross-sectional design involving 150 toddler respondents and their parents. Data were collected through structured interviews using questionnaires, anthropometric measurements, and observations of unhealthy snack consumption frequency.

The results revealed that the prevalence of stunting among toddlers was 18.7%. Additionally, 41.3% of toddlers were frequently given unhealthy snacks more than four times a week. A significant relationship was found between the frequency of unhealthy snack consumption and the incidence of stunting (p < 0.05). The Odds Ratio (OR) value of 3.191 indicates that toddlers frequently consuming unhealthy snacks are three times more likely to experience stunting compared to those who rarely consume such snacks. The analysis of confounding variables, including sources of nutritional information, Pos Pelayanan Terpadu (Posyandu) visits, and family involvement, showed no significant relationship with the incidence of stunting.

The conclusion of this study is that excessive consumption of unhealthy snacks is a significant risk factor for stunting. Therefore, the recommendations include enhancing parental education on the importance of nutritious foods, reducing the consumption of unhealthy snacks, and promoting healthy snacks through Pos Pelayanan Terpadu (Posyandu) programs and social media. Further research with a broader scope is suggested to explore other factors influencing stunting in toddlers.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAST FOOD CONSUMPTION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY WITH THE INCIDENCE OF OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY IN STAI LA TANSA MASHIRO STUDENTS

2025-04-10T14:02:05+00:00

Objective: This study aims to analyze the relationship between fast food consumption, physical activity, and the incidence of overweight and obesity among STAI La Tansa Mashiro students. Obesity is an increasing global health problem, especially among university students.

Methods: The research method used was a quantitative survey with random sampling. Data were collected through a questionnaire that measured the frequency of fast food consumption and physical activity levels.

Results: The results showed that there was no significant relationship between fast food consumption and the incidence of overweight and obesity, and low physical activity was at risk for this problem.

Conclusion: The findings are expected to form the basis for better health interventions among university students. .

THE ROLE OF PARENTS AND NEIGHBORHOODS IN PREVENTING UNDER-5 NUTRITION DISPARITIES IN VILLAGES & CITIES

2025-04-10T14:12:39+00:00

Objective: Malnutrition in children under five is one of the main health problems in Indonesia, which can have a major effect on child development. This study aims to analyze the role of parents and the environment in the prevention and management of nutritional disparities among children under five in rural and urban areas.

Methods: This study used a quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach and involved 380 parent respondents. The dependent variable in this study is the nutritional status of toddlers measured using the indicator of body weight based on body length (BB/PB), while the independent variables include mother's education, father's education, mother's occupation, father's occupation, family income, access to nutrition information, government nutrition programs, and region of residence.

Results: The results showed that 12.1% of toddlers had underweight, 85.3% had normal nutritional status, and 2.6% were overweight. Based on Chi-Square analysis, it was found that father's education, father's occupation, family income, and region of residence had a significant association with under-five nutritional status (p<0.05), while mother's education, mother's occupation, access to nutrition information, and government nutrition programs did not show a significant association.

Conclusion: This study suggests the importance of increasing the role of fathers and access to nutrition information in rural areas, as well as the need to increase parental awareness of the importance of good nutrition for the growth and development of toddlers. Government programs related to nutrition are expected to be more evenly distributed throughout Indonesia, especially in rural areas.