Relationship Between Urinary Tract Infection Incidence in Stunting and Non-Stunting Children: A Literature Review

Yasmin Nadia Devina¹, Nur Aisiyah Widjaja^2,3*, Agung Dwi Wahyu Widodo⁴, Meta Herdiana Hanindita^2,3

Abstract

Background: The high prevalence of stunting in Indonesia is associated with an increased risk of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), which is more common in male infants, but with age, UTI is more common in girls. Objective: To review the relationship between UTI incidence in stunting and non-stunting children, focusing on how nutritional status influences susceptibility and associated health outcomes based on previous literatures. Method: Information on relationship between urinary tract infection incidence in stunting and non-stunting children was gathered using ScienceDirect, PubMed, Google Scholar, WHO, and the Ministry of Health. The search utilized keywords such as “Urinary Tract Infections (UTI),” “bacteria”, “stunting”, “children”, and “malnutrition” resulting in a total of 37 articles included in this literature review. Result: Stunting increase the risk of UTIs in children more than non-stunting ones due to weakened immunity. Addressing stunting and identifying specific bacterial causes are crucial for reducing UTI prevalence and improving child health outcomes.

Keywords

Urinary Tract Infections (UTI); bacteria; stunting; children; malnutrition.

Cite This Article

Devina, Y. N., Widjaja, N. A., Widodo, A. D. W., Hanindita, M. H. (2024). Relationship Between Urinary Tract Infection Incidence in Stunting and Non-Stunting Children: A Literature Review. International Journal of Scientific Advances (IJSCIA), Volume 5| Issue 6: Nov-Dec 2024, Pages 1218-1222, URL: https://www.ijscia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Volume5-Issue6-Nov-Dec-No.709-1218-1222.pdf

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