Determinants of stunting in children aged 24-59 months: a case- control study

Stunting is a sign of persistent malnutrition during critical period child development, especially in the second trimester pregnancy. This study aimed to determine causes stunting infants between 24 and 59 months. The Kamaipura Health Center Sigi Regency, Indonesia location for research. Data was collected from January December 2020 medical record data. population consisted 156 children under age five, which 134 samples were selected using purposive sampling technique divided into two groups: non-stunting. Analytic test Chi-square, OR, logistic regression (p=0.05). Infants who are not exclusively breastfed have 9.44 times higher risk (OR=9.44; 95% CI=4.28 20.7), according an analysis with CI -95%. Chronic energy deficiency low birth weight pregnancy associated increased growth disorders by 5.98 (OR=5.98; CI=2.47 14.43) 4.6 (OR=4.6) respectively; CI=1.73 12.42). In addition, R-square 0.374 indicates that overall influence variables 37.4%. A history exclusive breastfeeding, (LBW) babies, chronic (CED) strongly prevalence stunting. To reduce poor growth, better health promotion needed beginning