Description of Age, Education, and Frequency of ANC Visits on the Occurrence of CED in Pregnant Women at the Curug Community Health Center in 2022

Chronic Energy Deficiency (KEK) is a condition where a person experiences nutritional problems for a long time which is characterized by an Upper Arm Circumference (LILA) measurement of less than 23.5 cm which can cause the mother to give birth to a baby with a Low Birth Weight (LBW). This study aims to determine the description of age, education, and frequency of antenatal care (ANC) visits on the incidence of CED in pregnant women at the Curug Community Health Center in 2022. The research method used is a quantitative method with secondary data collection, the population in this study is all pregnant women at the Curug Health Center in 2022, there were 1,125 people, with the sampling technique used, namely systematic sampling, so the total sample in this study was 92 people. The research results show that there are still 37% of pregnant women who experience CED. More than half of pregnant women who experience CED are aged 20-35 years as much as 62.5%, almost half of pregnant women who experience CED have low formal education (high school or below) as much as 40%, and more than half of pregnant women who experience CED have frequent visits. ANC that is incomplete and/or as recommended. The research conclusions show that there are still pregnant women who experience CED. Therefore, it is recommended that health workers be able to know the signs and symptoms of CED so that they can carry out quick and appropriate treatment to minimize the occurrence of undesirable things.