Factors Associated with Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) in Elementary School 4 Krebet, Ponorogo, East Java

Abstract

: One of the problems being faced in Ponorogo district is the phenomenon of Idiot Village. One of the villages known by the nickname is the Krebet Village in Jambon sub-district. Jambon is an endemic area due to Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD). The purpose of this study is to examine the factors associated with IDD in Elementary School 4 Krebet. This cross-sectional study was conducted from February to June 2016. The population is all students in Elementary School 4 Krebet. The total sample was 72 students. IDD status was identified using the palpation. Salt iodine content was measured using the iodine test. The frequency of food consumption from outside the village (FFCO) was collected by a food frequency questionnaire. Energy and protein intake were assessed using food recall. Nutritional status was measured using a height for age (HFA) index. The results of multiple logistic regression tests showed that significant factors associated with the incidence of IDD were iodine salt content (OR=8.7; p=0.003), protein intake level (OR=6.7; p=0.004), and FFCO (OR=5.8; p=0.009). It is very important for the Government of the Ponorogo Regency to ensure that used salt truly contains iodine.