Faktor Risiko Stunting pada Balita (24—59 Bulan) di Desa Cinta Rakyat Kecamatan Percut Sei Tuan

                ABSTRAK Penelitian bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor risiko stunting pada Balita usia 24—59 bulan di desa cinta rakyat kecamatan percut sei tuan . Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah cross sectional yang melibatkan  subjek 48 Balita di desa cinta rakyat kecamatan percut sei tuan  yang memiliki kelengkapan data variabel penelitian. Data diambil dari hasil Riskesdas 2010. Pengumpulan data Riskesdas 2010  menggunakan kuesioner dan  pengukuran antropometri. Analisis chi square dan regresi logistik digunakan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara faktor risiko dengan kejadian stunting pada Balita. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan prevalensi Balita stunting 44.1%. Faktor risiko  stunting pada Balita (p<0.05)  Faktor dominan yang berhubungan dengan kejadian stunting pada Balita adalah jumlah anggota rumah tangga. Keluarga disarankan agar dapat membatasi jumlah anak sesuai dengan program Keluarga Berencana (KB). Kata kunci: Balita, besar keluarga, stunting ABSTARCK The study aims to analyze the risk factors for stunting in children aged 24-59 months in the village of the people of Percut Sei Tuan sub-district. The research design used was cross sectional involving 48 subjects under five in the village of love in the village of Percut Sei Tuan sub-district who had complete research variable data. The data was taken from the results of Riskesdas 2010. The collection of Riskesdas 2010 data used questionnaires and anthropometric measurements. Chi square analysis and logistic regression were used to determine the relationship between risk factors and the incidence of stunting in infants. The results showed the prevalence of stunting toddlers was 44.1%. Risk factors for stunting in infants (p <0.05) The dominant factor associated with stunting in infants is the number of household members. Families are advised to be able to limit the number of children in accordance with the Family Planning (KB) program. &nbsp