THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHRONIC ENERGY LACK (CED) AND THE INCIDENCE OF LOW BIRTH WEIGHT (LBW) IN DESTI MAYASARI’S INDEPENDENT MIDWIFE PRACTICE AT THE KEDAUNG VILLAGE, PARDASUKA DISTRICT

Abstract

A pregnant woman who has poor nutritional status or Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) has the potential to give birth to a Low Birth Weight (LBW). This study aims to determine the relationship between Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) and Low Birth Weight (LBW) incidence in Desti Mayasari’s Independent Midwife Practice at the Kedaung Village, Pardasuka District, in 2021. The research used was quantitative with a cross-sectional approach. A sample of 59 mothers giving birth in Desti Mayasari’s Independent Midwife Practice at the Kedaung Village, Pardasuka District. Sampling technique with Total Sampling. The data collection process uses the observation method or data collection simultaneously (point time approach). The analysis used in this research is univariate with frequency distribution and bivariate with chi-square. The results showed that the percentage of pregnant women who experienced CED during early pregnancy was 14 people (23.7%), and LBW cases were 6 babies (10.2%). There is a significant relationship between Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) in pregnant women and the incidence of LBW (p-value = 0.000). Based on this, it is necessary to increase comprehensive early detection efforts for pregnant women by Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) regularly and continuously, optimizing the treatment of pregnant women with Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) status.