ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS’ DETERMINANT OF CHILDHOOD STUNTING IN INDONESIA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS

Authors

  • Hamzah Hasyim Faculty of Public Health, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia
  • Danny Kusuma Aerosta Faculty of Public Health, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia
  • Anggun Budiastuti Faculty of Public Health, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia
  • Rahmatillah Razak Faculty of Public Health, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia
  • Yeni Yeni Faculty of Public Health, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia
  • Misnaniarti Misnaniarti Faculty of Public Health, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia
  • Nur Alam Fajar Faculty of Public Health, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia
  • Fatmalina Febry Faculty of Public Health, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia
  • Fenny Etrawati Faculty of Public Health, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia
  • Widya Lionita Faculty of Public Health, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia
  • Annisa Rahmawaty Faculty of Public Health, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia
  • Muhammad Amin Arigo Saci Faculty of Public Health, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia
  • Indah Yuliana Faculty of Public Health, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia
  • Windi Indah Fajar Ningsih Faculty of Public Health, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia
  • Laura Pratiwi Faculty of Public Health, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia
  • Nyayu Yasyfi Nur Alfaini Faculty of Public Health, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia
  • Nadya Putri Faculty of Public Health, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia
  • Nenny Wahyuni Faculty of Agriculture, Musi Rawas University, Indonesia
  • Nely Murniati Faculty of Agriculture, Musi Rawas University, Indonesia
  • Susyani Susyani Poltekkes Palembang, Indonesia
  • Tien Yustini Faculty of Economy, Universitas Indo Global Mandiri, Indonesia
  • Haerawati Idris Faculty of Public Health, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia
  • Fadhilah Eka Maharani Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, IPB University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37268/mjphm/vol.25/no.2/art.2538

Abstract

Stunting is a severe consequence of intrauterine and early childhood malnutrition. Children who suffer from stunting fail to reach their full height potential, and their brains do not develop to their total cognitive capacity. This study aims to explore environmental factors associated with stunting in children under five years old in Indonesia. Systematic review study was conducted using the PubMed, Science Direct, BMC, and Google Scholar databases to identify eligible articles published between 2018 to 2022. Studies conducted in Indonesia were  reviewed using The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Tools. 6,049 articles from the databases, and ten studies met the inclusion criteria, which—the most consistent factor associated with stunting was access to an unimproved latrines. Additional factors included poor hand-washing practices, use of unimproved water sources, consumption of unsafe drinking water, and smoking habits. Various environmental factors are associated with stunting. Addressing these issues through improved access to latrines, better water quality, and enhanced hand hygiene is crucial.

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2025-08-28

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Hasyim, H., Kusuma Aerosta, D., Budiastuti, A., Razak, R., Yeni, Y., Misnaniarti, M., … Fadhilah Eka Maharani. (2025). ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS’ DETERMINANT OF CHILDHOOD STUNTING IN INDONESIA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS. Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 25(2), 11–19. https://doi.org/10.37268/mjphm/vol.25/no.2/art.2538

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