Factors that influence the level of fish consumption in Tabanan Regency, Bali Province

Fish is an important source of animal protein and unsaturated fatty acids needed for the development of children and to prevent several other diseases. The promotion of fish nutrition benefits (fish eating) has been carried out for more than 10 years by the local government and by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries through some activities. Specifically in Tabanan Regency, a fish-eating program targeting students and women of reproductive age has been developed in the area. Apart from these activities, no significant changes in fish consumption in the target group were observed and in 2017. Tabanan was ranked the second lowest in the Province of Bali for fish consumption, with a value of 15.25 kg/cap/year. In 2016, fish consumption by 17.46 kg/capita/year. Thus, fish consumption in 2017 has decreased by 2.21 kg/capita/year compared to 2016. However, considering that in 2019 macro data processing has not been carried out, this study will conduct micro data processing to determine the development of fish consumption in 2019 using representative respondents in Tabanan Regency. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence the level of fish consumption in Tabanan Regency. The independent variable consisted of age, education, occupation, status, and income, and the dependent variable was fish consumption. analyzed using multiple linear regression. This study involved 31 respondents to fill out questionnaires and interviews, as well as interviews with key informants in the district. Primary data were obtained through a closed questionnaire that was used to distribute data collection in addition to secondary data obtained from marine and fisheries services, as well as from district food security services. The analysis shows that age is an independent variable that affects the level of fish consumption in Tabanan. The age factor that affects the level of fish consumption has the highest percentage of samples at the age of 45-49 years which is 58.1% and a significance value (P<0.05). To realize programs to increase fish consumption that are more supported by the community, it is recommended to involve family heads aged 45-49 in the process of educating the community. Besides having a productive age, they also have insights that can be used as a way to facilitate education to the community and family. Thus, the realization of stunting prevention and handling program can be more resolved.