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The role of parental child marriage in children's food security and nutritional status: a prospective cohort study in Indonesia

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives Assessing children's food and nutrition security in Indonesia, especially among children from parents who experienced child marriage, is crucial for policymakers. This study investigates the role of parental child marriage in children's food security and nutritional status. Methods We analyze data from Indonesia Family Life Survey (IFLS) wave 4 (2007) and 5 (2014), involving 1,612 households. We employ OLS and binary logit regression analysis. Results Our analysis reveals that parental child marriage is associated with higher probability of children being stunted and experiencing food insecurity. Additionally, parental child marriage correlates with higher BMI-for-age z-scores, which increase the risk of obesity, and lower Food Consumption Scores (FCS). Recommendation Implementing community initiatives, economic empowerment, healthcare access, and gender-sensitive and integrated policies is crucial for enhancing food security and improving nutritional status among childen in families affected by child marriage.

Source: Frontiers in Public Health

DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1469483

Authors: Isnawati Hidayah, Asep Suryahadi, Flaviana Palmisano, Jessica C. Kiefte-de Jong

Institutions: Leiden University Medical Center, Sapienza University of Rome

Language: English

Topic: Child Nutrition and Water Access

Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger, No poverty, Reduced inequalities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,295