PERANAN STATUS GIZI SEBAGAI UPAYA PENCEGAHAN RISIKO STUNTING SEJAK MASA REMAJA MELALUI “GERMAS PEDULI STUNTING” DI DESA CADASKERTAJAYA KABUPATEN KARAWANG

Riska Setiawati; Irma Yanti; Nelly Apriningrum; Oon Sopiah; Uway Wariah; Lilis Suryani; Rina Marlina; Maria Alia Rahayu; Irma Hamdayani; Ella Nurlailasari

Riska Setiawati Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang
Irma Yanti Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang
Nelly Apriningrum Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang
Oon Sopiah Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang
Uway Wariah Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang
Lilis Suryani Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang
Rina Marlina Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang
Maria Alia Rahayu Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang
Irma Hamdayani Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang
Ella Nurlailasari Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang

Abstract

Background: The direct factors of stunting are lack of nutritional intake and the presence of infectious diseases, while the indirect causes include maternal nutritional factors during adolescence, before, and during pregnancy, which can contribute to fetal growth, potentially resulting in a baby being born with malnutrition.

Objective: Nutritional status is a variable in this research. This study aims to determine the role of nutritional status in stunting prevention by examining the relationship between education, behavior, and knowledge of young women.

Method: This study is an observational analytical research using a cross-sectional design. The sample was selected using simple random sampling from all unmarried female teenagers aged 12-24 years, totaling 45 participants. Data were collected using a questionnaire.

Results: The results showed that most of the BMI of female adolescents was in the normal category. Statistical tests indicated a p-value of 0.004, revealing a significant difference in the proportion of BMI between respondents with poor and good stunting prevention behaviors. A p-value of 0.652 indicated no significant difference in the proportion of BMI between respondents with poor and good knowledge of stunting prevention. Additionally, a p-value of 0.015 showed a significant difference in the proportion of BMI between respondents with primary and secondary education.

Conclusion: Habits acquired during adolescence can have a significant impact on behavior. Increasing the knowledge of female adolescents should be further enhanced through health approaches and education.