Spatial Analysis of Stunting Prevalence According to Family Data Collection Indicators in Indonesia

  • Yuli Puspita Devi Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Population Studies and Health Promotion, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Jawa Timur, Indonesia
  • Milla Herdayati Department of Population Studies and Biostatistics, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, West Java, Indonesia
  • Martya Rahmaniati Makful Department of Population Studies and Biostatistics, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, West Java, Indonesia
  • Muthmainnah Muthmainnah Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Population Studies and Health Promotion, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Jawa Timur, Indonesia
  • Mario Ekoriano National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia
  • Nurvita Ruwandasari Primary Health Care of Karangandong, Gresik, East Java, Indonesia
  • Kholifatul Mardiah Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Population Studies and Health Promotion, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
Keywords: Child Health, Stunting, Spatial Analysis, Family Data Collection, Spatial Error Model

Abstract

Introduction: Stunting is malnutrition in children that reduces productivity and susceptibility to degenerative diseases. In 2021, West Java Province recorded the highest stunting prevalence on Java Island. We analyzed the distribution and risk factors for the prevalence of stunting in the West Java Province by considering spatial effects.

Methods: This study was ecologically designed using a spatial approach. Data were obtained from Studi Status Gizi Indonesia/Indonesian Nutritional Status Study and Pendataan Keluarga/Family Data Collection, which will be released in 2021  especially in West Java. Data analysis was conducted using a spatial error model (SEM) in GeoDa, and stunting prevalence mapping was performed using QGIS (Quantum geographic information system) 2.1.8 version.

Results: No spatial correlation was identified for stunting prevalence in West Java Province in 2021. However, a spatial correlation was observed in the residual value of the determinants of stunting prevalence. SEM analysis showed that the proportion of low-income families, inadequate drinking water sources, unmet needs, inactive Bina Keluarga Balita/Toddler Family Development, unwanted pregnancies, family planning, and limited access to internet-based information had a significant effect on stunting prevalence.

Conclusion: This study provides suggestions for increased focus on addressing environmental problems in rural areas and overcoming poverty in all districts/cities in West Java Province which was the province with the highest number of population.

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Published
2025-03-06
How to Cite
Devi, Y. P., Herdayati, M., Makful, M. R., Muthmainnah, M., Ekoriano, M., Ruwandasari, N., & Mardiah, K. (2025). Spatial Analysis of Stunting Prevalence According to Family Data Collection Indicators in Indonesia. Media Publikasi Promosi Kesehatan Indonesia (MPPKI), 8(3), 210-220. https://doi.org/10.56338/mppki.v8i3.6931