Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 12(1), pp. 83 - 90
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120108
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Relationship between Drinking Water Quality Source, Physical Aesthetic Aspects, and Nutritional Status of Toddlers Aged 6 - 24 Months in Cijeruk and Ciembu Villages, Sumedang Regency

Hesri Mintawati ¹, Ria Lubis ^2,*, Tantu Usman ³, Jhoni Albert ⁴, Saimi Saimi ⁵, Marhaeni Fajar ^6
1 Department of Management, Nusaputra University, Indonesia
² Faculty of Medicine, Indonesian Christian University, Indonesia
³ Department of Law Faculty, Doctor Husni University, Indonesia
⁴ Department of Public Administration, Trisna State College of Economics, Indonesia
⁵ Department Master of Health, Universitas Qamarul Huda Badaruddin, Indonesia
⁶ Departemen of Magister Communications Science, Islamic University of Kalimantan, Indonesia

ABSTRACT

Water is very important for the whole community, including children, because it is necessary for life and cleaning. However, the increasing global issues of water pollution pose a significant risk, exposing community to various waterborne diseases such as cholera, intestinal disorders, and other infectious diseases. Stunting can be promoted by poor water sanitation and hygiene practices through various mechanisms, including recurrent diarrhea, infection pathways, and gut environment dysfunction. Therefore, the objective of this study is to investigate the prevalence of stunting among toddlers aged 0-2 years using analytical observation, with a cross-sectional design and chi-square data analysis. The population was all toddlers aged 0-2 years, with a total sample size of 41 toddlers. The result showed that 17 toddlers experienced stunting due to poor water sanitation, with 28 being. malnourished, and 7 underweight. Approximately 38.1% used refillable water, 26 (61.9%) depended on pumped water for drinking purposes, and all forty-two (100%) toddlers managed water before consumption. Based on proximity, 22 (53.4%) had toilets <10 meters and 20 (47.6%) were >10 meters away. Furthermore, 14 (33.3%) experienced good sanitation and 28 (66.7%) had poor sanitation. Based on the z score, 30 (71.4%) had an average height, while 12 (28.6%) were classified as short. The results are expected to become a reference for Indonesian society, particularly in improving water sanitation to support nutritional status of toddlers under five.

KEYWORDS
Water Sanitation, Nutritional Status, Community, Toddlers

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[1] Hesri Mintawati , Ria Lubis , Tantu Usman , Jhoni Albert , Saimi Saimi , Marhaeni Fajar , "Relationship between Drinking Water Quality Source, Physical Aesthetic Aspects, and Nutritional Status of Toddlers Aged 6 - 24 Months in Cijeruk and Ciembu Villages, Sumedang Regency," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 83 - 90, 2024. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120108.

(b). APA Format:
Hesri Mintawati , Ria Lubis , Tantu Usman , Jhoni Albert , Saimi Saimi , Marhaeni Fajar (2024). Relationship between Drinking Water Quality Source, Physical Aesthetic Aspects, and Nutritional Status of Toddlers Aged 6 - 24 Months in Cijeruk and Ciembu Villages, Sumedang Regency. Universal Journal of Public Health, 12(1), 83 - 90. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120108.