EurAsian Journal of BioSciences Eurasia J Biosci 14, 6725-6735 (2020) Analysis of factors affecting the prevalence of stunting on children under five years Laili Rahayuwati 1*, Ikeu Nurhidayah 2, Nur Oktavia Hidayati 3, Sri Hendrawati 2, Habsyah Saparidah Agustina 3, Rindang Ekawati 4, Alette Suzy Setiawan 5 1 Department of Community Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Universitas Padjadjaran, INDONESIA 2 Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Universitas Padjadjaran, INDONESIA 3 Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Universitas Padjadjaran, INDONESIA 4 National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN), Bandung, INDONESIA 5 Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry Universitas Padjadjaran, INDONESIA *Corresponding author:
[email protected] Abstract Introduction: Stunting is a latent problem indicating a chronic malnutrition status during the child’s growth since birth. The prevalence of stunting is caused by multiple factors. This research aims at analyzing the factors affecting the prevalence of stunting on children in the area of West Java Province, including the demographic social of the mother, the child, and the child’s health status. Method: The research applies quantitative method. The number of respondents is 810. The research took place in 6 regencies/cities whose villages support family planning (Kampung Keluarga Berencana) such as Bandung City, Bandung Regency, West Bandung Regency, Subang Regency, Sumedang Regency, and Garut Regency. The quantitative analysis consists of a univariate