Usia Pernikahan Terhadap Tumbuh Kembang Bayi Di Puskesmas Kombos Kecamatan Singkil Kota Manado

Abstract

The age of marriage is less than 14 years to 19 years compared to the percentage of married age more than 21 years is relatively high. Objective to find out the relationship between the age of marriage and the growth of infants in Kombos Health Center, Singkil District, Manado City.Type of research is an analytical survey with 73 samples, sampling using probability sampling. The Sheet was check pre-questionnaire screening growth measured by looking at the baby's weight and height and baby's development (3, 6, 9 and 12 months) 10 number questions, Data analysis using test Chi-Square on significance α = 0.05.The results Of the study indicate marriage age has no relationship with infant growth. Most marriage age more than 21 years have normal growth compared to marriage age less than 21 years, the results of statistical tests (value ρ = 0.188) means that there is no relationship between marriage age and infant growth. There is a significant relationship between marriage age and infant development ( ρ = 0,000), in this case the age of marriage can affect the development of the baby. There is a positive correlation between the development of the baby and the growth of the baby.