Association Between Chronic Energy Deficiency in Pregnant Women and Low Birth Weight Incidence in Terusan Tengah Health Center Area
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https://doi.org/10.59680/medika.v3i3.2317Keywords:
Chronic Energy Deficiency, LBW, LILA, Nutritional Status, Pregnant WomenAbstract
Low Birth Weight (LBW) remains a major public health concern in Indonesia, with a national prevalence of 6.2. One of the primary contributing factors is Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) among pregnant women, which is indicated by an Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) of less than 23.5 cm. Preliminary data from the Terusan Tengah Community Health Center (UPT) revealed that the prevalence of CED among pregnant women reached 22.5, while LBW incidence was 14.8, both exceeding national figures. This study aimed to examine the association between CED in pregnant women and the occurrence of LBW in the Terusan Tengah Health Center working area. An analytical observational design with a cross-sectional approach was employed, conducted from January to March 2024. The population included all mothers who delivered within the study area, with a total sampling technique applied. A sample of 30 respondents who met the inclusion criteria was analyzed. The independent variable was maternal nutritional status based on MUAC measurements, while the dependent variable was infant birth weight. Data collection involved MUAC measurement using a standard tape, neonatal weighing with a digital scale, and structured interviews. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate methods,
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