STATUS GIZI KURUS ANAK USIA (24-59) BULAN DENGAN DI NANGGROE ACEH DARUSSALAM Analisis Data Surkesda NAD 2006

Abstract

THE PREVALENCE OF WASTINGOF CHILDREN AGE 24-59 MONTHS IN NANGGROE ACEH DARUSSALAM

Surkesda NAD 2006 as post tsunami household health survey and covering all 21 districts/cities
had assessed child nutritional status (wasting), with cut-off point <-2.00 SD for age 24-59 months.
A total sample of 922 children was included in the assessment. The objective of this study is to
analyze child nutritional status and factors related to the status in NAD after tsunami. The study
revealed that the prevalence of wasting in NAD was 16.7% (ranges from 5.9%-31.3%). The
prevalence of wastingin NAD were higher than those of Indonesia. Multivariate analysis identified
various factors that associated with the prevalence of wasting. Higher risk of wasting was
identified for children (24-59 months) with absence of BCG immunization (OR=1.63), and those
attending out-patient clinics for treatment of their illnesses (OR=1.47). It is recommended that
intensive nutrition program be implemented in high areas of wasting through exclusive breast
feeding promotion, proper complementary food distribution, growth monitoring and promotion, IEC
for nutrition and child caring practices.

Keywords: child nutritional status, tsunami, Aceh, balita