The Influence of Household and Family Factors, Inadequate Complementary Feeding, Breastfeeding, and Infections on the Occurrence of Stunting in Toddlers

Introduction: Songgon Health Center is an area with the highest incidence of stunting in Banyuwangi Regency. Several factors can influence the occurrence of stunting in children. This study aims to determine the influence of household and family factors, inadequate complementary feeding, breastfeeding, and infections on the occurrence of stunting in toddlers years in the working area of Songgon Health Center, Banyuwangi Regency. Methods: The study used a case-control approach with the entire population of children in the working area of Songgon Health Center as the population. The sample was obtained using cluster random sampling technique, resulting in 198 individuals (99 stunting cases and 99 controls). Data were collected using a questionnaire that had passed validity and reliability testing. The collected data were analyzed using univariate, bivariate used chi-square test, and multivariate used logistic regression analysis. Results: The research results on stunting showed that the height of the mother did not significantly affect the occurrence of stunting as the p-value was 0.060 > α (0.05). Pregnancy spacing did not significantly influence the occurrence of stunting as the p-value was 0.166 > α (0.05). Birth weight significantly affected the occurrence of stunting as the p-value was 0.003 < α (0.05). Family attitude did not significantly influence the occurrence of stunting as the p-value was 1.000 > α (0.05). History of complementary feeding significantly influenced the occurrence of stunting as the p-value was 0.043 < α (0.05). History of exclusive breastfeeding did not significantly affect the occurrence of stunting as the p-value was 0.721 > α (0.05). History of infection significantly influenced the occurrence of stunting as the p-value was 0.035 < α (0.05). Conclusion: The strongest influence on the occurrence of stunting is the birth weight of the child.