Analisis Pemantauan Berat Badan, Tinggi Badan, Lingkar Kepala, Dan Tanda Vital Pada Anak Usia 0–5 Tahun

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Monitoring children's growth and health status is essential to ensure optimal development during the first five years of life. Anthropometric measurements such as weight, height, and head circumference, along with vital sign assessments, are important indicators for evaluating children's growth and overall health conditions. This study aimed to analyze the monitoring of weight, height, head circumference, and vital signs among children aged 0–5 years.

This study employed a quantitative approach with a descriptive analytic design. The sample consisted of 50 children aged 0–5 years selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through anthropometric measurements and vital sign examinations, including body temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure. Data were analyzed using descriptive and univariate statistical methods.

The results showed that most children had normal growth status based on weight-for-age, height-for-age, and head circumference indicators. Vital sign assessments also revealed that the majority of respondents were within normal physiological ranges according to their age groups. Regular monitoring was found to be effective in identifying growth disorders and health problems at an early stage.

In conclusion, routine monitoring of weight, height, head circumference, and vital signs is essential to support optimal growth and development among children aged 0–5 years.

Keywords: Body Weight, Height, Head Circumference, Vital Signs, Child Growth, Early Childhood

ABSTRAK

Pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak usia 0–5 tahun merupakan indikator penting dalam menilai status kesehatan anak. Pemantauan berat badan, tinggi badan, lingkar kepala, dan tanda vital secara rutin diperlukan untuk mendeteksi dini gangguan pertumbuhan, perkembangan, maupun masalah kesehatan lainnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hasil pemantauan berat badan, tinggi badan, lingkar kepala, dan tanda vital pada anak usia 0–5 tahun.

Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain deskriptif analitik. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 50 anak usia 0–5 tahun yang dipilih menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Data dikumpulkan melalui pengukuran antropometri dan pemeriksaan tanda vital yang meliputi suhu tubuh, frekuensi nadi, frekuensi pernapasan, dan tekanan darah. Analisis data dilakukan secara univariat dan deskriptif.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar anak memiliki status pertumbuhan dalam kategori normal berdasarkan indikator berat badan menurut umur, tinggi badan menurut umur, dan lingkar kepala sesuai usia. Hasil pemeriksaan tanda vital juga menunjukkan sebagian besar responden berada dalam rentang normal sesuai kelompok usia. Pemantauan rutin terbukti penting dalam mendeteksi gangguan kesehatan dan pertumbuhan anak sejak dini.

Disimpulkan bahwa pemantauan berat badan, tinggi badan, lingkar kepala, dan tanda vital secara berkala sangat penting untuk mendukung tumbuh kembang optimal anak usia 0–5 tahun.

Kata Kunci: berat badan, tinggi badan, lingkar kepala, tanda vital, anak usia dini, pertumbuhan anak