Factors Associated with Stunting in Children Under Five Years

Stunting is a condition in which child experiences growth disorders, resulting height that exceeds his age due to long-term dietary deficiencies. In 2021 Pekanbaru City was designated as stunting focus location, totaling 15 urban villages with 303 toddlers. This study aimed determine the factors associated children under five 2022. type of research quantitative analytic observational case-control design. The sample case group stunted five, while for control who were not stunted. size and groups 73 so overall 146 five. sampling technique used stratified random at integrated service center level. Data analysis univariate bivariate chi-square test. results showed exclusive breastfeeding (OR = 10,247), quality complementary feeding 9,362), Infectious Diseases 4,1940, Mother's Knowledge 9,4410, parenting patterns 10,065) stunting. concludes exclusively breastfeeding, poor feeding, presence infectious diseases, low maternal knowledge, suboptimal have more risk Public health order provide information education public regarding