Pengetahuan, Sikap dan Status Remaja Putri terkait Kurang Energi Kronik (KEK) di SMAN 2 Mamuju

Authors

  • Uswatun Hasanah Jurusan Gizi, Poltekkes Kemenkes Mamuju, Sulawesi Barat, Indonesia
  • Nurbaya Nurbaya Jurusan Gizi, Poltekkes Kemenkes Mamuju, Sulawesi Barat, Indonesia http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0117-0952
  • Najdah Najdah Jurusan Gizi, Poltekkes Kemenkes Mamuju, Sulawesi Barat, Indonesia
  • Zaki Irwan Jurusan Gizi, Poltekkes Kemenkes Mamuju, Sulawesi Barat, Indonesia
  • Muhammad Dzulifsal Al-Fath Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55110/mcj.v4i2.241

Keywords:

Chronic Energy Deficiency, Knowledge, Adolescent girls, Attitudes, Nutritional status

Abstract

Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) among adolescent girls is a serious concern due to its long-term implications for reproductive health. This study aims to describe the knowledge, attitudes, and nutritional status of adolescent girls regarding CED at SMAN 2 Mamuju. A descriptive survey method with a quantitative approach was employed. The sample consisted of 165 female students from grades X and XI, selected through proportional simple random sampling. Data collection was conducted using questionnaires and anthropometric measurements, including Body Mass Index for Age (BMI/Age) and Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC). The results showed that the majority of respondents had moderate knowledge (50.9%) and a positive attitude (97.6%) toward CED. Nutritional status based on BMI/Age indicated that most adolescents had good nutritional status (81.2%), whereas MUAC measurements revealed that 47.9% were at risk of CED. These findings highlight a discrepancy between knowledge and positive attitudes versus actual practices in maintaining proper nutrition among adolescent girls. Continuous, practice-based nutrition education involving schools, healthcare providers, and families is needed to reduce the prevalence of CED in this population.

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Published

2025-10-13

How to Cite

Hasanah, U., Nurbaya, N., Najdah, N., Irwan, Z. ., & Dzulifsal Al-Fath, M. . (2025). Pengetahuan, Sikap dan Status Remaja Putri terkait Kurang Energi Kronik (KEK) di SMAN 2 Mamuju. Mando Care Jurnal, 4(2), 164–174. https://doi.org/10.55110/mcj.v4i2.241