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Is There Any Relationship between Feeding Practices for Children Under Two Years of Age (6-23 Months) and Stunting?

Widya Rahmawati Febriana1, Nani Nurhaeni1

  • 1a Faculty of Nursing , Universitas Indonesia , Depok , Indonesia.

Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing
|June 14, 2019
PubMed

Insights

This study found no significant link between infant feeding practices and stunting in East Jakarta children aged 6-23 months. Further research is needed to identify actual risk factors for child stunting.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Child stunting remains a significant public health concern globally, particularly in developing regions.
  • Understanding the influence of infant and young child feeding practices on stunting is crucial for effective intervention strategies.
  • Previous research suggests a link between feeding practices and child growth, but evidence in specific urban contexts like East Jakarta requires further examination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between infant and young child feeding practices and the prevalence of stunting in children aged 6-23 months in East Jakarta.
  • To explore potential correlations between stunting and various maternal, child, and household characteristics.
  • To provide data that can inform targeted nutritional programs and public health policies.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 143 mothers and their children aged 6-23 months in East Jakarta.
  • Data were collected using questionnaires covering maternal and child characteristics, infant feeding practices, and health behaviors.
  • Simple random sampling was employed to select participants for the study.

Main Results:

  • The analysis revealed no statistically significant relationship between infant and young child feeding practices and stunting (p = 0.147).
  • No significant associations were found between stunting and maternal age, employment status, educational level, low birthweight, sanitation, health behaviors, or household income (p > 0.05).

Conclusions:

  • Current infant and young child feeding practices in East Jakarta, as assessed in this study, do not show a significant direct correlation with stunting.
  • Maternal and child characteristics examined also did not demonstrate a significant link to stunting in this population.
  • Longitudinal studies are recommended to better understand the complex risk factors contributing to child stunting in this demographic.

Keywords:
Stuntingchildren age 6–23 monthsfeeding practices

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