Title:
Determinants of Undernutrition among Children under Five Years of Age in Indonesia: A Literature Review
Authors:
Renita, Barra
Place:
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Publisher:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute [etc.]
Year:
2022
PAGE:
ix, 45
Language:
En
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Keywords:
Undernutrition, Stunting, Wasting, Underweight, Indonesia
Abstract:
Background: Undernutrition among children under five years is a public health issue in Indonesia. Bali is the only province that has decreased the undernutrition prevalence and met the national targets. While Nusa Tenggara Timur has the highest prevalence of undernutrition and has not met the national targets. This thesis aims to identify the determinants of undernutrition among children under five years in Indonesia and to give insight into the undernutrition prevention program in Bali and Nusa Tenggara Timur province. Methods: This descriptive study used a literature review of available data. The United Nations Children’s Fund framework on childhood undernutrition was adopted as guidance. Findings: Children under five years in Indonesia receive inadequate food intake. Cultural influence, lack of knowledge, mothers having less autonomy, and poverty led to inappropriate feeding practices and less health care for children. Girls and boys receive equal food. However, household size and child marriage contribute to stunting. Moreover, low coverage of immunization; limited access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene; pollution; and delayed monsoon onset cause children to be more susceptible to upper respiratory infection and diarrhea that further manifest as undernutrition. Lessons from the intervention program in Bali, the governments have strong coordination, attention to capacity building, monitoring, and evaluation, in contrast with Nusa Tenggara Timur. Conclusion: The undernutrition interventions are relevant to solving the determinants in the Indonesian context. However, the ability of local governments in Nusa Tenggara Timur to implement remains an issue to be addressed.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute , VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Southeast Asia and Oceania
Training:
Master of International Health (MIH)
Category:
Research
Right:
@ 2022 Renita
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
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