Maternal parity and exclusive breastfeeding history are significantly associated with stunting in children aged 12-59 months

Objectives: To determine the relationship between maternal
parity and exclusive breastfeeding history with stunting among
children aged 12-59 months.
Materials and Methods: Observational method with case control
approach. Sampling method used purposive sampling was
conducted in 118 children. Data were collected by observation
and interview using questionnaire. Chi square test used to
bivariate analysis and logistic regression used to multivariate
analysis with 5% significance limit and 95% confidence level.
Results: Multivariate analysis results that maternal parity and
exclusive breastfeeding history was significantly associated with
stunting (OR 3,419 (CI 95%: 1.433-8.156); OR 3,706 (CI
95%:1.430-9.605). External variable significantly associated with
stunting is maternal occupation OR 2,972 (CI 95%: 1.285-6.874).
Conclusion: Maternal parity and exclusive breastfeeding history
are significantly associated with stunting in children aged 12-59
months. (MOG 2017;25:66-70)