Mapping Stunting and Its Risk Factors in Sub-Districts Throughout Semarang City in 2022

Abstract

 Background: The prevalence of stunting in Semarang City is the lowest com
pared to other districts/cities at 10.40%. Semarang City has not used a mapping 
system in handling stunting cases even though mapping stunting and its risk 
factors with GIS can help policymakers read areas that can be used as a basis 
for determining stunting-related programs because each region has different 
characteristics. 
Methods: This study combined an ecological study and mapping approach with 
a cross-sectional design. This research was conducted in 2022. The population 
in this study were all 16 sub-districts in Semarang City. The sampling technique 
in this study was total sampling.  
Results: The results showed that in the mapping of correlated risk factors, the 
variables of the percentage of households that have access to safe sanitation,  
percentage of households with shared toilet, percentage of LBW, percentage of 
pregnant women with parity >4, and percentage of pregnant women aged >35 
years old were significantly associated with the prevalence of stunting.
 Conclusions: Sub-districts that can be prioritized for stunting prevention, treat
ment, and screening are Semarang Selatan, Semarang Utara, Semarang Tengah, 
Semarang Timur, and Tugu