Cognitive Development in Children Aged 2-3 Years with Stunting in Kediri

Idola Perdana Sulistyoning Suharto; Susmiati; Endang Mei Yunalia; Devangga Darma Karingga; Angeline Bushy; Ines Septiya Prayogi

doi:10.30994/jnp.v9i3.1085

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Idola Perdana Sulistyoning Suharto Department of Health Science, Universitas Kadiri, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5266-1415
Susmiati Department of Health Science, Universitas Kadiri, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7926-170X
Endang Mei Yunalia Department of Health Science, Universitas Kadiri, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4780-4244
Devangga Darma Karingga Department of Health Science, Universitas Kadiri, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0137-7120
Angeline Bushy College of Nursing, University of Central Florida https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0668-0417
Ines Septiya Prayogi Department of Health Science, Universitas Kadiri, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7801-2953

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30994/jnp.v9i3.1085

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Children, Cognitive Development, Stunting

Abstract

Background: In the first 1,000 days of life, children are vulnerable to chronic malnutrition, known as stunting, which impacts cognitive development. An initial survey in Blabak Village, Kediri City, on several stunted children showed language delays, difficulty concentrating, motor delays and understanding commands, which means they tend to experience cognitive disorders.

Purpose: The study aim is to analyze the relationship between stunting and cognitive development in children aged 2–3 years.

Methods: This research using correlation analytical research design with cross-sectional approach. Sample of 54 children aged 2-3 years, selected using proportionate stratified random sampling. The research was conducted at 6 integrated health service post (posyandu), Blabak Village, Kediri City in September 2024. Stunting as an independent variable, while cognitive development as a dependent variable. Data were analyzed using Spearman rho test.

Results: The results of Spearman's rho between stunting and cognitive development in learning and problem solving category, logical thinking, symbolic thinking sequentially have P values of 0.000; 0.000; and 0.005. The correlation coefficient between Stunting and Cognitive Development in Learning and Problem Solving Category, Logical Thinking, Symbolic Thinking sequentially is 0.651; 0.650; 0.374.

Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between stunting and cognitive development in learning and problem solving category (strong relationship), logical thinking (strong relationship), symbolic thinking (quite strong relationship).

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