Gizi Terpenuhi, Tumbuh Optimal; Studi Tentang Praktik MP-ASI dan Dampaknya Terhadap Kenaikan Berat Badan Anak Usia 6 – 23 Bulan

Abstract

Background: Appropriate complementary feeding during the first 1,000 days of life plays a crucial  role  in  a  child's  growth,  including  weight  gain.Objective:  This  study  aimed  to examine  the  association  between  complementary  feeding  practices  and  weight  gain among children aged 6–23 months in the working area of Lambale Public Health Center, North  Buton Regency  Methode:  This  cross-sectional  study  used  secondary  data  from nutrition reports of children aged 6–23 months at Lambale Health Center. Complementary feeding practices were assessed using Ministry of Health indicators. A total of 112 children were selected using total sampling. Bivariate analysis was conducted using the chi-square test.  Results:  There  was  a significant  association  between  complementary  feeding practices (p = 0.001; OR = 4.11) and feeding frequency (p = 0.003; OR = 3.59) with weight gain. Conclusion: Children with appropriate complementary feeding practices were four times  more  likely  to  experience weight  gain  than  those  with  inappropriate  practices. Children with adequate feeding frequency were three times more likely to gain weight. It is  recommended  to  provide continued assistance  and  support  to  caregivers  in implementing proper complementary feeding practices to optimize child weight gain.

Keywords: Complementary feeding, Children aged 6-23 months, Infant and Young Child Nutrition, Weight gain