Social and cultural factors and child marriage in families with stunted children
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https://doi.org/10.24252/corejournal.v6i1.59251Keywords:
child marriage, cultural, social, stuntingAbstract
Child marriage remains a serious social and public health issue in Indonesia, particularly in high-risk regions such as Mamuju District, West Sulawesi. This study aims to analyze the sociocultural factors associated with child marriage among communities at risk of stunting. A quantitative observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted in the working area of Puskesmas Bambu, involving 119 respondents who were parents of stunted children aged 0–24 months. Data were collected through interviews using structured questionnaires and analyzed using univariate and bivariate (Chi-square) tests. The results showed that parental support, peer influence, and involvement in risky social behavior (free association) had a statistically significant relationship with the incidence of child marriage (p < 0.05). Meanwhile, belief systems and cultural norms were not significantly associated (p > 0.05). The findings indicate that interpersonal and social factors play a more dominant role than individual beliefs or cultural norms in influencing early marriage practices. This study contributes to strengthening community-based interventions that address peer dynamics and family support systems to reduce child marriage and its long-term impacts, including stunting.
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