The The Relationship between Stunting and the Development of Toddlers Aged 24-60 Months in Kertomulyo Village, Brangsong District, Kendal Regency

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Dewi Wahyu Utami
Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang
Mimi Ruspita
Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang
Wanodya Hapsari
Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang

Abstract

Realizing the golden generation of 2045 is Indonesia's dream at the age of 100 years by giving birth to a quality next generation. Alleviating the stunting problem is an important key to realizing this dream. Data shows that Indonesia is the country with the highesst stunting rate in Asia and the reduction in stunting rate to 14% in 2024 is still far from the target. Stunting can affect children's growth and development, such as fine motor disorders, gross motor disorders, speech and language, as well as socialization and independence. 


The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between stunting and the development of toddlers aged 24-60 months in Kertomulyo, Brangsong, Kendal.


The research was conducted in May 2024 in Kertomulyo, Brangsong, Kendal. This research uses a type of analytical observational research with a cross-sectional research design. The population of this study is all toddlers aged 24-60 months. The sampling technique uses the proportional stratified random sampling technique. All samples were measured in height and checked for development using KPSP.


The results of the research showed that from 72 toddlers, 23 toddlers (31.9%) were stunted, while 49 toddlers (68.1%) had their development in the appropriate category. There is a relationship between stunting and the development of toddlers aged 24-60 months in Kertomulyo, Brangsong, Kendal, with a p value of 0.000< 0.05.


 The results of this research are expected to be parents of toddlers diligent in monitoring their growth and development regularly, especially in toddlers who are stunted, need to be sure to get a balanced and nutritious diet, and can stimulate their development more often with affection.

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Utami, D. W., Ruspita, M., & Hapsari, W. (2026). The The Relationship between Stunting and the Development of Toddlers Aged 24-60 Months in Kertomulyo Village, Brangsong District, Kendal Regency. JURNAL KEBIDANAN, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.31983/jkb.v16i1.12707

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