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Dewi Saputri
Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, 20155, Indonesia
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Associations Between Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior With Helminthiasis in Children Agnesia Alyssa; Dewi Saputri
Sumatera Medical Journal Vol. 7 No. 3 (2024): Sumatera Medical Journal (SUMEJ)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/sumej.v7i3.13770

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Background: Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) infection is currently one of the highest prevalence neglected tropical diseases in children. Factors contributing to such case are children’s hygiene, as well as the existence of helminths in the surrounding soil. Objective: Therefore, this research is done to determine whether there is significant association between hygiene and STH infection in children. Methods: This observational analysis with a cross-sectional design was conducted on elementary school children by interviewing the children and obtaining fecal samples. Results: Analysis of 197 fecal samples shows that 14.7% of the children were infected with STH and results of the interview show more children had poor knowledge about STH infection (69%). Good hygiene attitude and behavior were found in the majority of the subjects (58.9% and 81.7% respectively). The chi-square analysis performed shows no significant relation between knowledge (p=0.626), attitude (p=0.975), and behavior (p=0.376) and the incidence of STH infection. Conclusion: In this study, although children demonstrated poor knowledge of STH infection but had good hygiene attitudes and behaviors, there was no significant link between these factors and STH infection. This emphasizes the need for ongoing hygiene education in elementary school children.
Overview of Knowledge Levels and Risk Factors for Scabies and Pediculosis capitis among Female Students in Darularafah Raya Islamic Boarding School Bella Yofrisanda; Dewi Saputri; Makmur Sitepu; Milahayati Daulay
Sumatera Medical Journal Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025): Sumatera Medical Journal (SUMEJ)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/sumej.v8i3.19069

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Background: Scabies and pediculosis capitis infections remain common parasitic issues, particularly in densely populated living environments such as boarding schools. The high incidence of these infections is influenced by the level of knowledge and risk-related behaviors within the population. Objective: This research was conducted to understand the level of knowledge and risk factors for scabies and pediculosis capitis infections among female students at Darularafah Raya Islamic Boarding School. Methods: This descriptive research was conducted with eleventh-grade female students, with a sample size of 58 participants selected using systematic random sampling techniques. Data were collected through questionnaires assessing knowledge levels and risk factors. Results: Research data indicate a prevalence of scabies of 22.4% and pediculosis capitis of 55.4%. A total of 31 respondents (53.4%) demonstrated a good level of knowledge about scabies, while 52 respondents (89.7%) showed a good level of knowledge about pediculosis capitis. The primary risk factors for scabies observed among respondents were sharing clothing and sharing beds. For pediculosis capitis, the prevalent risk factors include using communal prayer garments and sharing bedding equipment. Conclusion: Most respondents possess good knowledge; however, the incidence of scabies and pediculosis capitis infections remains relatively high.
Co-Authors Agnesia Alyssa Bella Yofrisanda Makmur Sitepu Milahayati Daulay