ABSTRACT:

Introductions: The high incidence of stunting in Indonesia is caused by various factors, one of which is Exclusive Breastfeeding. Based on data from 2020, 22% or around 149.2 million under-five children in the world experienced stunting. The WHO has set a target for stunting reduction of 20%. According to data from the Aceh health profile in 2022, the stunting rate among under-five children in Aceh Besar was 32.4%.
Research Objective: To determine the relationship between the history of Exclusive Breastfeeding and the incidence of stunting in children aged 24-59 months in Kuta Baro District, Aceh Besar Regency in 2023.
Research Method: This research used an observational analytic design with a retrospective cohort approach. The sample in this study was children aged 24-59 months, taken based on inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Research Results: The results of the research analysis showed a relationship between the history of Exclusive Breastfeeding and the incidence of stunting, with a p-value of 0.01 (α<0.05) and an OR of 0.285 in Kuta Baro District, Aceh Besar Regency.
Conclusion: Exclusive Breastfeeding has a relationship with the incidence of stunting in children aged 24-59 months.

KEYWORDS:

Stunting, Exclusive Breastfeeding, Aceh Besar Regency, Children aged 24-59 months, Public health

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