Analysis of traditional feeding practices and stunting among children aged 6 to 59 months in Karanganyar District, Central Java Province, Indonesia
Abstract Background Traditional feeding practices are widespread in Indonesia. Therefore, using traditional feeding practices commonly used among mothers, this study examined the association between these practices and stunting along with other relevant factors (i.e., sociodemographic factors, feedi...
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| description | Abstract Background Traditional feeding practices are widespread in Indonesia. Therefore, using traditional feeding practices commonly used among mothers, this study examined the association between these practices and stunting along with other relevant factors (i.e., sociodemographic factors, feeding practices, vaccination status, and place of residence). Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in Karanganyar District, Central Java Province. Data from a total of 706 children aged 6 to 59 months (352 children with stunting and 354 children without stunting) were obtained from the medical records of 10 primary health care units (PHCUs) in 9 subdistricts. Descriptive analysis and binary logistic regression (BLR) were performed to explore the association between the dependent (stunting) and independent variables. Results The BLR results from children 6 to 59 months indicated that children of mothers with food restrictions during pregnancy (AOR = 5.87, 95% CI: 3.03, 11.38), children with prelacteal feeding (AOR = 4.27, 95% CI: 2.16, 8.41) and children with food restrictions (AOR = 7.74, 95% CI: 1.22, 49.16) were more likely to experience stunting. Those from children 6 to 23 months revealed that food restrictions during pregnancy (AOR = 17.55, 95% CI: 2.86, 107.80) and prelacteal feeding (AOR = 10.58, 95% CI: 2.06, 54.41) were related to stunting. The reasons for traditional feeding practices were related to cultural beliefs. For example, mothers believed that red meat could cause high blood pressure; thus, the consumption of red meat could trigger miscarriage or bleeding during delivery. In addition, this study showed that low sociodemographic status, inappropriate feeding practices, incomplete vaccination, and residence in rural areas were related to stunting. Conclusions The findings reflect the importance of education for mothers to correct misconceptions of traditional feeding practices. The government should strengthen counseling services in PHCUs to improve mothers’ knowledge of and attitudes toward appropriate feeding practices. Additionally, public relations practices through the mass media should continue for family members, especially senior members, as they influence mothers’ autonomy in decision-making regarding feeding practices in Indonesia. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-65f902bd056942968a181de7e7aca3f72024-01-14T12:36:47ZengBMCBMC Pediatrics1471-24312024-01-0124111810.1186/s12887-023-04486-0Analysis of traditional feeding practices and stunting among children aged 6 to 59 months in Karanganyar District, Central Java Province, IndonesiaYuly Astuti0Seung Chun Paek1Natthani Meemon2Thammarat Marohabutr3Department of Society and Health, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mahidol UniversityDepartment of Society and Health, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mahidol UniversityDepartment of Society and Health, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mahidol UniversityDepartment of Society and Health, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mahidol UniversityAbstract Background Traditional feeding practices are widespread in Indonesia. Therefore, using traditional feeding practices commonly used among mothers, this study examined the association between these practices and stunting along with other relevant factors (i.e., sociodemographic factors, feeding practices, vaccination status, and place of residence). Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in Karanganyar District, Central Java Province. Data from a total of 706 children aged 6 to 59 months (352 children with stunting and 354 children without stunting) were obtained from the medical records of 10 primary health care units (PHCUs) in 9 subdistricts. Descriptive analysis and binary logistic regression (BLR) were performed to explore the association between the dependent (stunting) and independent variables. Results The BLR results from children 6 to 59 months indicated that children of mothers with food restrictions during pregnancy (AOR = 5.87, 95% CI: 3.03, 11.38), children with prelacteal feeding (AOR = 4.27, 95% CI: 2.16, 8.41) and children with food restrictions (AOR = 7.74, 95% CI: 1.22, 49.16) were more likely to experience stunting. Those from children 6 to 23 months revealed that food restrictions during pregnancy (AOR = 17.55, 95% CI: 2.86, 107.80) and prelacteal feeding (AOR = 10.58, 95% CI: 2.06, 54.41) were related to stunting. The reasons for traditional feeding practices were related to cultural beliefs. For example, mothers believed that red meat could cause high blood pressure; thus, the consumption of red meat could trigger miscarriage or bleeding during delivery. In addition, this study showed that low sociodemographic status, inappropriate feeding practices, incomplete vaccination, and residence in rural areas were related to stunting. Conclusions The findings reflect the importance of education for mothers to correct misconceptions of traditional feeding practices. The government should strengthen counseling services in PHCUs to improve mothers’ knowledge of and attitudes toward appropriate feeding practices. Additionally, public relations practices through the mass media should continue for family members, especially senior members, as they influence mothers’ autonomy in decision-making regarding feeding practices in Indonesia.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-04486-0StuntingTraditional behaviorFeeding practicesCultural beliefsPrimary dataIndonesia |
| spellingShingle | Yuly Astuti Seung Chun Paek Natthani Meemon Thammarat Marohabutr Analysis of traditional feeding practices and stunting among children aged 6 to 59 months in Karanganyar District, Central Java Province, Indonesia BMC Pediatrics Stunting Traditional behavior Feeding practices Cultural beliefs Primary data Indonesia |
| title | Analysis of traditional feeding practices and stunting among children aged 6 to 59 months in Karanganyar District, Central Java Province, Indonesia |
| title_full | Analysis of traditional feeding practices and stunting among children aged 6 to 59 months in Karanganyar District, Central Java Province, Indonesia |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of traditional feeding practices and stunting among children aged 6 to 59 months in Karanganyar District, Central Java Province, Indonesia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of traditional feeding practices and stunting among children aged 6 to 59 months in Karanganyar District, Central Java Province, Indonesia |
| title_short | Analysis of traditional feeding practices and stunting among children aged 6 to 59 months in Karanganyar District, Central Java Province, Indonesia |
| title_sort | analysis of traditional feeding practices and stunting among children aged 6 to 59 months in karanganyar district central java province indonesia |
| topic | Stunting Traditional behavior Feeding practices Cultural beliefs Primary data Indonesia |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-04486-0 |
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