Social Demographic Analysis with the Growth and Development of Children in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia

Enny Fitriahadi; Yesi Priskila; Endang Koni Suryaningsih; Yekti Satriyandari; Wiwit Desi Intarti

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2021.7389

Authors

Enny Fitriahadi Department of Midwifery
Yesi Priskila Sigi District Health Office
Endang Koni Suryaningsih Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Science, Aisyiyah University Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Yekti Satriyandari Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Science, Aisyiyah University Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Wiwit Desi Intarti Department of Midwifery, Stikes Graha Mandiri Cilacap, Cilacap, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2021.7389

Keywords:

Social demographics, Growth, Development of toddlers in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The golden period is a phase of 0–2 years. The parents must get a thorough stimulation of health, nutrition, parenting, and education. During a pandemic like now, the growth and development of toddlers must still be considered, especially by parents.

AIM: Exploring the sociodemographic analysis in term of growth and development of toddler during Covid-19 pandemic.

METHODS: Pregnant women and their parents visited at a primary health center in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, with inclusion criteria: (1) Toddlers aged 18–40 months, (2) mothers of all age ranges, (3) not having current disease complications, (4) mothers at all levels of education, and (5) parents at all income types. The sampling technique is total sampling using a questionnaire instrument and the KPSP format. Data processing using Chi-square statistical test.

RESULTS: The results of the bivariate analysis found that sociodemographics related to the growth and development of children under 5 were maternal education with p = 0.001 and family income with p = 0.000. The unrelated is the age of the toddler p = 0.156, the mother’s age with p = 0.888, and the mother’s occupation with p = 0.113.

CONCLUSION: This study provides essential information as a new approach to improving and determining toddlers’ growth and development during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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