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Case-Control Study: History of Infectious Diseases and Nutritional Knowledge as Dominant Factors of CED in Pregnant Women in Tlogosari, Bondowoso

Chronic Energy Deficiency History of Infectious Diseases Nutritional Knowledge Pregnant Women

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Background: The high prevalence of Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) in Bondowoso Regency, with 16.4% among women of reproductive age and 17.67% among pregnant women in 2023, highlights the need for further analysis of the underlying factors contributing to CED. CED poses a significant risk for increased Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and Infant Mortality Rate (IMR), with higher cases of Low Birth Weight (LBW) and stunting.
Objectives: This study aims to analyze factors associated with CED in the working area of Tlogosari Community Health Center, Bondowoso Regency.
Methods: This observational case-control study involved 96 pregnant women (48 cases and 48 controls) in Tlogosari District. Variables studied include age, education, history of infectious diseases, parity, pregnancy interval, consumption patterns, nutritional knowledge, and socioeconomic status. Data were collected through interviews and analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square, odds ratio, and logistic regression.
Results: The logistic regression test results indicated that knowledge (OR=7.509; 95% CI=1.948 – 28.954; p=0.003) and history of infectious diseases (OR=0.091; 95% CI=0.023 – 0.367; p=0.001) are associated with Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) in pregnant women in the working area of Tlogosari Community Health Center.
Conclusions: Pregnant women with a history of infectious diseases and low knowledge have a higher likelihood of experiencing Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) compared to those without such a history. Improving personal hygiene through handwashing with soap using latrines and developing counseling methods is essential.