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Hubungan Pemberian Makanan Pendamping (MP-ASI) Dengan Kejadian Stunting Pada Balita Dipuskesmas Dewantara Kabupaten Aceh Utara
"ABSTRACT
HE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING (MP-
ASI) AND STUNTING AMONG CHILDREN UNDER FIVE AT
DEWANTARA PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER, NORTH
ACEH DISTRICT, 2025
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Background: Complementary feeding (MP-ASI) plays an important role in
preventing stunting, as it is a crucial stage in a child’s development after six
months of age. Appropriate food selection during this period has a significant
impact on children’s growth and development. In Aceh Province, 2022 data
showed that 321,709 children under five were measured for weight and height,
with 29,819 stunted cases (9.3%). The highest prevalence was found in Aceh
Besar District with 4,974 cases (17.5%). In North Aceh District, from 35,992
children under five measured, 2,735 were stunted (7.5%).
Objective: To determine the relationship between complementary feeding (MP-
ASI) and stunting among children under five at Dewantara Public Health Center,
North Aceh District.
Method: This study used an analytical method with a cross-sectional design.
Results: The distribution showed that most complementary feeding practices were
inappropriate (38 respondents; 62.3%), while most children were not stunted (41
respondents; 67.2%). The chi-square test revealed a p-value of 0.002 < ? (0.05),
indicating a significant relationship between complementary feeding and stunting
among children under five at Dewantara Public Health Center in 2025.
Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between complementary feeding
practices and stunting among children under five.
Suggestion: Health workers are expected to provide continuous education on
appropriate complementary feeding practices and encourage adequate and
balanced nutritional intake for children.
Keywords: Complementary feeding, Stunting, Children under five"
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