Pertumbuhan dan Perkembangan Anak Usia 3-24 Bulan di Daerah Konflik
Journal Title: Kesmas: National Public Health Journal - Year 2014, Vol 9, Issue 1
Abstract
The first five years are an important period in the development of the child. Children born and living in areas prone to disasters (natural disasters, war or armed conflict), risk of growth failure and developmental delay. This study aimed to measure the difference in the growth and development of children aged between 3 - 24 months who live in areas of conflict and not conflict and analyze correlations residential areas of conflict with the growth and development of children aged 3 - 24 months. Method of cross-sectional studies conducted in Poso regency February - March 2014 to children aged 3 - 24 months in areas of conflict and not conflict. Data were analyzed using chisquare and correlation point biseral.The results based on the growth of weight /height in conflict areas and not conflict, successive thin 32% and 2% (p<0.001), whereas the development of the doubt in a row 30% and 5% (p=0.006). Based on head circumference abnormal growth respectively 17% and 0% (p=0.006). Confounding variables (gender, maternal education, income) does not affect the growth of children aged 3 - 24 months in areas of conflict (p>0.05), but influence the development of gender (p=0.010). Conclusions growth and development of children aged 3 - 24 months who live in areas of conflict more disturbed than those living in areas not conflict. There is a correlation residential areas of conflict and gender of children with the growth and development of children 3-24 months of age.
Authors and Affiliations
Hastuti Usman, Hadyana Sukandar, Ma'mun Sutisna
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- EP ID EP331058
- DOI 10.21109/kesmas.v9i1.455
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