Prevalence and Determinant Factors of Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) in Pregnant Women

Pregnant women with Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) are prone to malnutrition due to prolonged imbalances in the intake of essential nutrients. The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors associated with the risk of CED incidence in pregnant women. This study was a quantitative, cross-sectional design that was conducted from June to August 2023 in the working area of Parung Panjang Health Center, Bogor Regency. The sample size in this study was 140 pregnant women by purposive sampling. Respondents’ characteristics were obtained through questionnaire interviews, MUAC were collected through MUAC tape, dietary intake using a Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQ-FFQ) form, and the hemoglobin through rapid test. Analysis using chi square statistical test at 95% CI. The results of the study showed that the prevalence of CED was 20,7%. There was a significant relationship between maternal age, parity, gestational age, history of infectious diseases, knowledge, energy, and protein adequacy with the CED in pregnant women (p 0,05). Determinant factors of CED are maternal age, parity, gestational age, history of infection, knowledge, energy, and protein intake