Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 13(3), pp. 616 - 626
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130310
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A Descriptive of Environmental Conditions in Stunting Case Areas in West Pasaman Regency with a Spatial Approach

Mukhlis ^1,2, Sari Arlinda ^1,3,*, Indang Dewata ², Elsa Yuniarti ², Yura Witsqa Firmansyah ^4,5
1 Department of Environmental Health, Health Polytechnic Ministry of Health Padang, Padang City, 25146, Indonesia
² Department of Environmental Science, Postgraduate School of Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang City, 25000, Indonesia
³ Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang City, 30128, Indonesia
⁴ Department of Occupational Health and Safety, Polytechnic of Kesdam VI Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin City, 70118, Indonesia
⁵ Department of Environmental Science Doctoral Program, Graduate School of Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta City, 57126, Indonesia

ABSTRACT

Stunting is a chronic nutritional issue in children under five years old, characterized by a shorter height compared to their peers. Stunted children are more susceptible to illnesses and face a higher risk of degenerative diseases in adulthood. In West Sumatra Province, the stunting prevalence increased from 23.3% in 2021 to 25.2% in 2022. West Pasaman Regency is among the regions with stunting prevalence above the provincial average. Poor hygiene and sanitation, leading to infectious diseases, significantly contribute to stunting. This study aims to describe environmental conditions with a spatial approach in stunting case areas in West Pasaman Regency. The type of research is descriptive with a spatial approach. A cross-sectional study aimed to capture areas with stunting cases totaling 330 mothers (total sample) in the period January to December 2024. Data collection included observation, interviews, and wastewater quality measurements in selected samples. The findings reveal that total of 11 sub-districts in West Pasaman Regency do not meet good wastewater quality standards, while several sub-districts such as Ranah Batahan, Sungai Alur, Gunung Tuleh, and Pasaman have poor environmental conditions due to a lack of waste management and hygiene facilities. Community-based interventions, such as weekly community effort activities and educational programs, are recommended to improve awareness and management of wastewater facilities, thereby reducing stunting risks.

KEYWORDS
Sanitation, Stunting, Wastewater

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Mukhlis , Sari Arlinda , Indang Dewata , Elsa Yuniarti , Yura Witsqa Firmansyah , "A Descriptive of Environmental Conditions in Stunting Case Areas in West Pasaman Regency with a Spatial Approach," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 13, No. 3, pp. 616 - 626, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130310.

(b). APA Format:
Mukhlis , Sari Arlinda , Indang Dewata , Elsa Yuniarti , Yura Witsqa Firmansyah (2025). A Descriptive of Environmental Conditions in Stunting Case Areas in West Pasaman Regency with a Spatial Approach. Universal Journal of Public Health, 13(3), 616 - 626. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130310.