Abstract
Background: Malnutrition is one of the most important health and welfare prob�lems among infants and young children in developing countries. This study aimed to examine the determinants of weight for age in children under 2 years of age in Sragen, Central Java.
Subjects and Method: This was across-sectional study conducted in Jetis�karang�pung, Kalijambe, Sragen. A total of 107 children under 2 years of age were se��lec�ted for this study by random sampling. The dependent variable was child growth as measured by weight for age score. The independent variableswere ex�clusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding, immunization status, and child health care. The body weight was measured by a scale. The other data were col�lec�ted by questionnaire. The datawere analyzed by a multiple linear regression.
Results: Weight for age score increased with exclusive breastfeeding (b= 0.49; p= 0.025), complementary feeding (b= 0.26; p<0.001), immunization status (b= 0.65; p= 0.003), child health care (b= 0.59; p<0.001).
Conclusion: Weight for age score increases with exclusive breastfeeding, comp�le�men�tary feeding, immunization status, child health care.
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