The Relationship Between Environmental Care for Children Aged 2-3 Years and Nutritional Status in Tambaksari District, Surabaya
Angelita Berlian Jaya1, Sri Umijati1,2, Mira Irmawati1,3, Susilawati1,2
Abstract
Background: Nutritional status is a crucial aspect of children’s health, as it directly impacts their growth and cognitive development. Adequate nutrition and a healthy environment are vital for optimal physical and cognitive growth in children. The parenting practices of mothers in providing a nurturing environment play a significant role in ensuring children’s well-being. Objective: This study aims to investigate the correlation between environmental care and the nutritional status of children aged 2-3 years at the Pacar Keling Health Center, Tambaksari District, Surabaya. Method: This study used a cross-sectional method and employed simple random sampling to select participants based on specific research criteria. The sample comprised mothers with children aged 2-3 years attending the Pacar Keling Health Center. Data collection involved distributing questionnaires to the mothers. The chi-square test was performed as a bivariate analysis to find a relationship between variables. Result: The statistics test obtained a p-value of 0,01 for the child’s environmental and children’s nutritional status based on weight-for-age and height-for-age, but a p-value of 0,302 based on weight-for-height (p>0,05). Conclusion: There’s a significant relationship between children’s environmental care with children’s nutritional status based on weight-for-age and height-for-age but not on weight-for-height. The Health Department can promote preventive measures for undernutrition, stunting, and malnutrition, such as handwashing education and improved sanitation. Local health cadres can encourage proper handwashing and sanitation in the community to prevent these issues, especially among young children. Future researchers are encouraged to explore nutrition.
Keywords
children; environmental care; parenting practices; nutritional status.
Cite This Article
Jaya, A. B., Umijati, S., Irmawati, M., Susilawati,. (2024). The Relationship Between Environmental Care for Children Aged 2-3 Years and Nutritional Status in Tambaksari District, Surabaya. International Journal of Scientific Advances (IJSCIA), Volume 5| Issue 6: Nov-Dec 2024, Pages 1465-1470, URL: https://www.ijscia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Volume5-Issue6-Nov-Dec-No.753-1465-1470.pdf
Volume 5 | Issue 6: Nov – Dec 2024
