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Determinant Factors of Stunting in Children with Congenital Heart Disease at Siti Khodijah Sepanjang Muhammadiyah General Hospital

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Stunting, a chronic condition of impaired linear growth due to malnutrition and recurrent infections, remains a severe public health issue in Indonesia, particularly among children with congenital heart disease (CHD). The interplay between CHD and stunting is driven by increased metabolic demands, feeding difficulties, and socioeconomic disparities. This study examines the determinants of stunting in children with CHD at Siti Khodijah Sepanjang Muhammadiyah Hospital, Indonesia, to inform targeted interventions. Methods: An analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted among children aged 1–5 years with CHD (n=19). Data were collected through questionnaires, anthropometric measurements, and medical records. Variables included stunting status, socioeconomic factors, birth parameters, and family history. Statistical analyses (chi-square, t-tests, logistic regression) identified associations between risk factors and stunting. Results: The prevalence of stunting was alarmingly high (73.7%). Significant associations were found between stunting and low monthly income (

Source: International Journal Of Scientific Advances

DOI: 10.51542/ijscia.v6i3.17

Authors: Feelin Fatwa Titiharja, Edim Hartati, Taufiq Hidayat, Mahrus Abdur Rahman

Institutions: Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Universitas Airlangga

Language: English

Topic: Public Health and Nutrition

Subfield: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4410930650