Hubungan antara riwayat penyakit infeksi dan diare kronik terhadap kejadian stunting pada usia 24-59 bulan
U sia balita merupakan kelompok usia yang rentan terhadap penyakit infeksi antara lain ISPA dan diare akibat dari sistem imun yang belum terbentuk sempurna. Durasi dan frekuensi balita terkena penyakit infeksi dapat mempengaruhi status gizi dan mengakibatkan terganggunya pertumbuhan linear pada usia balita sehingga terjadilah stunting. Kondisi ini terjadi karena balita dapat kehilangan zat-zat gizi yang dibutuhkan dalam masa pertumbuhan, maka perlu dilakukan penelitian yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara riwayat penyakit infeksi dan diare kronik terhadap kejadian stunting pada usia 24-59 bulan.METODEStudi analitik dengan desain cross-sectional ini dilakukan di Kabupaten Tangerang dari September – Oktober 2021. Sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 76 balita yang didapat dengan cara simple random sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui pengukuran tinggi badan balita, kuesioner, dan wawancara terpimpin. Analisis data dilakukan dengan uji Chi-Square.HASILDari 76 subjek, didapatkan bahwa terdapat 36 balita (47,4%) memiliki riwayat penyakit infeksi dan mayoritas responden sebanyak 20 balita (55,6%) mengalami stunting. Sedangkan responden dengan riwayat diare kronik sebanyak 19 balita (25%) dan hampir seluruh responden yaitu 14 balita (73,7%) mengalami stunting. Berdasarkan uji Chi-Square terdapat hubungan antara riwayat penyakit infeksi dan diare kronik terhadap kejadian stunting pada usia 24-59 bulan dengan p<0,05.KESIMPULANRiwayat penyakit infeksi dan diare kronik yang pernah diderita balita merupakan faktor yang dapat menyebabkan stunting.
T oddler age is an age group that is susceptible to infectious diseases, including ARI and diarrhea due to an immature immune system. The duration and frequency of toddlers being exposed to infectious diseases can affect nutritional status and result in disruption of linear growth at the age of toddlers so that stunting occurs. This condition occurs because toddlers can lose the nutrients needed during their growth period, it is necessary to conduct a study that aims to determine the relationship between a history of infectious diseases and chronic diarrhea on the incidence of stunting at the age of 24-59 months.METHODThis analytical study with a cross-sectional design was conducted in Tangerang Regency from September – October 2021. The sample in this study was 76 children under five who were obtained by simple random sampling. Data was collected through measuring the height of toddlers, questionnaires, and guided interviews. Data analysis was performed by Chi-Square test.RESULTSFrom 76 subjects, it was found that 36 toddlers (47.4%) had a history of infectious diseases and the majority of respondents 20 toddlers (55.6%) were stunted. While respondents with a history of chronic diarrhea were 19 toddlers (25%) and almost all respondents, 14 toddlers (73.7%) were stunted. Based on the Chi-Square test, there was a relationship between a history of infectious disease and chronic diarrhea on the incidence of stunting at the age of 24-59 months with p<0.05.CONCLUSIONA history of infectious diseases and chronic diarrhea that children have suffered from are factors that can cause stunting.