Analysis Of The Relationship Between Environmental Health Factors And The Incidence Of Stunting In Toddlers In The Working Area Of Kersik Tuo Public Health Center, Kayu Aro District, Kerinci Regency

Abstract

Environmental health from the aspect of poor sanitation and hygiene will trigger digestive
disorders which impact nutrition for growth and turn into the body's resistance to
infection, thereby risking stunting in toddlers. This study aims to determine the
relationship between environmental health factors and the incidence of stunting in
toddlers. The research design uses observational analytics with a cross sectional
approach. The total sample was 106 toddlers. The sampling technique for this research is
purposive sampling using univariate analysis and bivariate analysis with the chi square
test. There is a significant relationship between drinking water sources (p=0.012),
physical quality of drinking water (p=0.000), latrine ownership (p=0.013), waste
management (p=0.001), waste management (p= 0.017) and hand washing habits
(p=0.000) on the incidence of stunting. Drinking water treatment (p=0.432) does not have
a significant relationship with the incidence of stunting in the Kersik Tuo Health Center
area, Kayu Aro District, Kerinci Regency. It is recommended that health educational
workers provide outreach with practical and effective methods related to sanitation and
hygiene so that the public can understand the importance of maintaining a healthy
environment which has an impact on stunting.