Hubungan Usia Ibu saat Hamil dan Status Ekonomi dengan Status Gizi Pada Balita 2-5 Tahun

Abstract

Malnutrition in all its forms, includes undernutrition (wasting, stunting, underweight), vitamin or mineral deficiencies, overweight, obesity, and diet-related non-communicable diseases. The purpose of this study was to examine the factors influencing nutritional status of toddlers aged 2-5 years at the Integrated Health Post (Posyandu) in the Kedurang Community Health Center Working Area, South Bengkulu Regency. This study used a descriptive correlational method using a cross-sectional design. The population in this study was all mothers with children aged 2-5 years at the Kedurang Community Health Center in South Bengkulu in July and September 2025. A total of 177 people, with a sample size of 57 respondents drawn using accidental sampling. Data collection used primary data. The data were processed and analyzed using univariate and bivariate analyses using chi-square analysis. The results of this study indicate that univariate analysis, of 57 toddlers, there were 13 undernourished, 37 normal nutritional, and 5 obese. There were 17 mothers with high-risk ages, and 14 mothers with low family income. Bivariate analysis showed a significant relationship between maternal age during pregnancy (p = 0.000) and economic status (p = 0.000). The Community Health Center is expected to increase parental knowledge about the benefits and importance of nutritional intake for toddlers by providing health education.