Analysis of Community Capacity to Utilize Health and Environmental Sanitation Services with Stunting Risk in Coastal and Plantation Areas of Jember Regency

Stunting remains a major public health issue in Jember Regency, particularly in plantation and coastal areas. This study examined the relationship between community capacity to access health services, environmental sanitation, and stunting risk. A quantitative case–control design was conducted among 120 mothers of under-five children in the Silo II and Sabrang Health Center areas using path analysis. The findings indicate that community capacity and environmental sanitation are significantly associated with stunting, while utilization of maternal and child health services shows no significant effect. Poor sanitation, especially lack of latrines and improper wastewater management, and residence in plantation areas increase stunting risk. Targeted interventions based on geographic and social contexts are essential to reduce stunting prevalence