Relationship Between Immunization Status and Stunting in Toddler aged 2 ? 5 Years in Banjarejo Village
Open Access
Journal Type:Research Article
Subject:Medicine, Health & Food
Subject Field:Nutrition and Food Sciences
Volume:92, Issue: 1, January, 2022
Publish Date:January 10, 2022 7:00 pm
Pages:392-396
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Abstract
Indonesia is one of the countries ranked in the top ten countries with a high stunting rate in Southeast Asia with a stunting rate of 36.4% (WHO, 2019). Banjarejo village has a stunting prevalence of 39.3% in February 2021. Immunization status is one of many factors that influences stunting. The objective of this study is to analyze the relationship between immunization status and stunting in toddlers aged 2 to 5 years in Banjarejo Village. A quantitative research approach with a Cross-Sectional design was conducted in Banjarejo Village with a sample of 84 toddlers. The data collected includes primary data and secondary data. Data analysis included univariate and bivariate using Chi-square test at 95% CI. The results of this research are there is no relation between immunization status and stunting in toddler aged 2-5 years in Banjarejo Village.