Analysis of Maternal and Child Nutrition Trends: Provision of Iron Supplements and the Incidence of Low Birth Weight (LBW) in Donggala Regency, Central Sulawesi Province, 2020–2023
Descriptive analysis shows a decline in iron supplementation and rising low birth weight incidence in Donggala Regency, highlighting urgent intervention needs.
Key Points
Iron supplementation coverage dropped to 75% in 2023, while low birth weight incidence rose to 6.1%.
The study reveals a concerning inverse relationship between iron supplementation and low birth weight rates.
A descriptive quantitative approach using secondary data from Central Sulawesi's health profile was applied in this analysis.
The findings underscore the need for improved maternal healthcare services and targeted nutrition interventions.