Relationship Between Cleft Type And Body Weight In Cleft Babies Aged 0-5 Years

Abstract

Objectives: Baby with cleft lip and palate are underweight due to inadequate nutritional status, which puts their physical growth at risk. This can have an impact on malnutrition. The aim of the research is to determine the relationship between cleft type and body weight (nutritional status) in baby. Methods: The research design uses a cross-sectional study. The sample of respondents was 110 baby with cleft lip and palate taken using consecutive sampling technique. Respondent inclusion criteria include: baby age 0-5 years. Place of data collection at Paru Jember Hospital. Research data was taken from 2023 to 2024 and informed consent was obtained from respondents. Data collection uses physical examination of respondents. The research data were subjected to bivariate analysis tests, namely Spearman's rho and z score using SPSS statistical software. Results: The results of the study showed that the types of clefts included: unilateral cleft lip as much as 46.9%, cleft palate as much as 20.3%, unilateral cleft lip and palate as much as 4.9%, bilateral cleft lip 2.8%, bilateral cleft lip and palate as much as 2.1%. Based on body weight (nutritional status), it was found: undernourished 4.9%, normal 62.2%), overweight (9.8%). The results of statistical tests using Spearman's rho show a value of p = 0.755 (p > 0.05) with a correlation coefficient of 0.30, which means there is no strong relationship between the type of cleft and body weight (nutritional status). The z score result of the type of cleft lip on body weight (nutritional status) is 1.759 ± 1-5, which is a positive value, which means that babies who have various types of cleft lip do not have a risk of malnutrition, but on the contrary, the baby's weight increases (nutritional status). Babies who have various types of cleft lip do not have a risk of malnutrition, but on the contrary, the baby's weight (nutritional status) increases. This is due to the factor of providing proper nutrition by parents to babies. Providing nutrition in the right and regular manner and using the right tools can increase nutritional intake. Conclusions: There is no relationship between cleft type and baby's weight