Educational Factors, Income Factors, Maternal Height Factors, And Parenting Factors Are Associated With Stunting Control In Children Under Five In Tateli Dua Village, Mandolang Sub-District, Minahasa District

Abstract

Stunting is a condition of impaired growth in toddlers caused by chronic malnutrition, resulting in children being shorter than the standard height for their age. This condition typically becomes apparent after the child reaches the age of two. In Indonesia, the prevalence of stunting is 21.6%, making it a significant public health concern. Several factors contribute to stunting, including parental education, family income, maternal height, and parenting practices. This study examines the relationship between these factors and the incidence of stunting in toddlers in Tateli Dua Village. A cross-sectional study design involved 73 mothers with children under five. Data were analyzed using the chi-squared statistical test. The results showed significant relationships between stunting and parental education (p = 0.000), family income (p = 0.001), maternal height (p = 0.001), and parenting patterns (p = 0.001), all of which were below the significance level (α < 0.05). These findings indicate that the identified factors are significantly associated with stunting in toddlers. The study concludes that improving parental education, increasing household income, ensuring adequate maternal nutrition, and promoting effective parenting practices are essential to reducing stunting rates.