The Description of Functional Disorders in Children with Stunting in Puskesmas Rowosari Semarang

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Abstracts Introduction: The consequences of stunting in children are immediate and long-term including increased morbidity and mortality, poor child development, decreased productivity and economic capacity. Decreased functional status can occur because stunting can affect the structure and function of the brain. Method: This research was observational research with cross-sectional data collection. The data were collected with consecutive techniques. The research subjects were obtained from the toddler attending Posyandu at the Puskesmas Rowosari Semarang. The identity of the subjects like gender, age, parent’s social economy and type of functional disorder were measured by the modified WeeFIM. All data were analyzed with the computer using SPSS® software to determine the description of functional disorders. Results: Of the 14 children with stunting, 11 of them experienced functional disorders. Among the toddlers who experienced functional disorders were dominated by 7 male toddlers (63.6%) and aged more than 2 years (72.7%). All subjects came from low socioeconomic families. Six subjects (54.5%) experienced impaired control of defecation and urination. Only 1 subject had hearing loss (9.1%). Four subjects had eating disorders (36.4%). Grooming disorders were found in 9 toddlers (81.8%). About 7 toddlers (63.6%) experienced bathing disorders. Eight toddlers experienced dressing disorders (72.7%) and 4 toddlers experienced toileting disorders (36.4%). Ambulation disorder was found in 1 toddler (9.1%). Conclusion: Toddlers with stunting are at risk of experiencing functional disorders. Keywords: Toddlers, Stunting, Functional Disorders, Modified WeeFIM