Analysis Of Factors Affecting Nutritional Status Toddler Problems In Ponorogo Region

Abstract

Problems of nutritional status (malnutrition) in Toddlers in Ponorogo region is a
problem that needs attention, given the Toddler is the future of the nation. Therefore
necessary to identify the factors (food consumption, infectious diseases, knowledge, work)
that affect nutritional status Toddler. So that could be conducive to preventing and
overcoming.
This research is analytic with Toddler population in the region are experiencing
problems Ponorogo Toddler nutritional status. The sample number 164 Toddler derived
from Health Center (Puskesmas) South region, Sukosari and Sukorejo, purposiv sampling
with sampling techniques.
The results showed: (1) the majority of respondents (57.1%) have a habit of
giving the consumption of foods that are not in accordance with the recommendation of
health, and the majority of respondents (64.3%) had a toddler with less nutritional status.
While the test results showed statistically sig = 0.017 (<0.05) which means that there is a
correlation between the consumption of foods with Toddler Nutrition status issues, with a
low level of the relationship (as indicated by a correlation coefficient 0.215). (2) Most of
the respondents (Toddler) or 62.2% frequent infectious diseases, and the majority of
respondents (Toddler) or 64.3% have less nutritional status. While the test results showed
statistically sig = 0.000 (<0.05) which means that there is a relationship between disease
infection with Toddler Nutrition status issues, the level of the relationship being (as
indicated by a correlation coefficient 0.464). (3) Most of the respondents had a good
knowledge (52%), and most respondents (59.3%) had a toddler with less nutritional
status. While the test results showed statistically sig = 0.001 (<0.05) which means that
there is a relationship between knowledge and Toddler Nutrition status issues, with a low
level of the relationship (as indicated by a correlation coefficient 0.285). (4) The majority
(58.5%) of the respondents worked, and most of the respondents (59.3) had a toddler with
a problem of malnutrition status. While the test results showed statistically sig = 0.320 (>
0.05), which means there is no relationship between maternal work status issues Toddler
Nutrition.
It is recommended: (1) Mother Toddler always pay attention to food consumption
includes the quality and quantity of food toddler every day and gain knowledge and
insight about a balanced nutritious food, although mothers work, (2) health worker:
continue to provide education on nutrition Toddler, perform monitoring of food
consumption and nutritional status of children and improve the comprehensive midwifery
service. (3) Health Agencies: health education are expected to further streamline the
monitoring of nutritional status of children. (4) Other Researchers: expected to develop
the factors that affect food consumption can reduce the occurrence toddler nutrition
toddler problems.