Faktor yang Memengaruhi Tindakan Ibu Hamil dalam Mengatasi Kurang Energi Kronik di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Perawatan Pining Kecamatan Pining

Abstract

Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) is a condition in which a person’s nutritional status is poor due to a prolonged or chronic lack of consumption of energy-rich foods containing macronutrients. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence the prevention of chronic energy deficiency (CED) in pregnant women in the Pining Health Center Work Area, Pining District, Gayo Lues Regency. The type of research is quantitative with a cross-sectional design. The population in this study was 72 respondents with the sample being the total sampling. Data analysis used univariate, biavariate analysis using chi-square and multivariate test statistik with logistic regression test statistics at a confidence level of 95% (α=0.05). Based on the research results of the study, it shows that there is an influence of income on overcoming CED (p= 0,002), knowledge about overcoming CED (p= 0,000), attitudes about overcoming CED (p= 0,007), and family support on overcoming CED (p= 0,002) in the working area of the Pining Care Health Center, Pining District, Gayo Lues Regency. The conclusion of this research is that income, knowledge, attitude, and family support have an effect on the prevetion of chronic energy deficiency (CED). It is recommended that pregnant women’s knowledge be continuously improved, both by seeking health information every time the importance of consuming a diverse diet to meet the mothers nutrition needs so that nutritional needs can be met