RISK FACTORS STUNTING AT TODDLERS AGE OF 12-59 MONTHS IN POBOYA MINE AREA, CITY OF PALU
Background & Objective: Stunting is a malnutrition that illustrates stunted growth, which is long and takes time to recover. Poboya gold mining is the largest source of entry of mercury metals, the danger posed that affects the growth. This study aims to determine the risk factors of exclusive breastfeeding, infectious diseases and immunization status with the incidence of stunting in children aged 12-59 months in the Poboya Mine Region . Material and Methods: This type of research is quantitative with case control method. The number of samples used in this study were 84 respondents consisting of 21 cases and 63 controls with a ratio of 1: 3. Sampling using total sampling technique. Exclusive breastfeeding data, infectious diseases and immunization status were obtained through interviews using questionnaires. Data analysis used univariate and bivariate analysis. Data obtained from statistical analysis using Odds ratio (OR). Results: Toddlers who get exclusive breastfeeding are 28.6% (case group) and 65.1% (control group). Toddlers who suffer from infectious diseases are 81.0% (case group) and 55.6% (control group). The immunization status incomplete 52.4% (case group) and 22.2% (control group). The toddlers were not exclusively breastfed OR = 4,659 (95% CI 1,583-13,708), history of infectious disease OR = 3,400 (95% CI 1.027-11,257) and immunization status OR = 3,850 (95% CI 1,358-10,916) stunting event. Conclusion: The conclusions of this study are non-exclusive breastfeeding, history of infectious diseases and incomplete immunization is a risk factor for stunting.