Vol. 1 (2026): ANALYSIS OF FACTORS CAUSING THE EVENTWASTING IN TODDLERS AGED 0-59 MONTHS IN FIFTY CITY DISTRICT AND PAYAKUMBUH CITY

Wasting is a condition of acute malnutrition that is common in low socio-economic areas that can be caused by inadequate nutritional intake and the presence of disease Wasting is part of malnutrition, one of the classifications of nutritional status indicators BB/TB. Children who are said to be thin are those who have low body weight that is not appropriate for their height The general objective of this study is to obtain a description, analysis and interpretation of the incidence of wasting in toddlers (0-59 months) in Lima Puluh Kota Regency and Payakumbuh City in 2024. This study is an analytical survey study with a case control design with a mixed/combined approach (Mixed Methods). The study was conducted at the Lima Puluh Kota Regency and Payakumbuh City health centers, in May-June 2024. Quantitative samples of 216 people were taken. Data analysis was carried out through three stages, namely univariate and bivariate analysis of the chi-square test. The results of statistical tests show that there is a    significant relationship between the incidence of wasting with MP-ASI (0.000, OR 5.786), age of hygiene and sanitation (0.000, OR 4.244), infectious diseases (0.009, OR 2.665) in Lima Puluh Kota Regency and there is a significant relationship between the incidence of wasting with MP-ASI (0.006, OR 4.117), Hygiene and sanitation (0.000, OR 7.589), infectious diseases (0.000, OR 11.022) in Payakumbuh City. The constraint of the lack of human resources in this case nutritionists causes a lack of information about the importance of nutrition, especially wasting, obtained by mothers of toddlers. The results of the study can be concluded that there is a need to increase promotive and preventive programs about the importance of clean and healthy living in dealing with wasting incidents and the addition of health workers, especially nutritionists, so that the nutrition program can be optimally implemented.

Published: 2026-02-26