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Journal : Jurnal Abdi Kesehatan dan Kedokteran

Determinan Kejadian Diare pada Balita: Determinants of Diarrhea Incidence in Toddlers Yustati, Eva; Sartika, Maya
Jurnal Abdi Keperawatan dan Kedokteran Vol 4 No 2 (2025): Jurnal Abdi Kesehatan dan Kedokteran
Publisher : Chakra Brahmanda Lentera Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55018/jakk.v4i2.101

Abstract

Diarrhea is a common health problem in Indonesia and remains a leading cause of death, especially in children. Globally, the number of diarrhea cases is increasing, leading to infant mortality. According to WHO data, an estimated 1.7 billion cases of diarrhea occur in infants, resulting in 525,000 deaths each year. Poor environmental conditions contribute to the spread of various diseases, including diarrhea caused by environmental health problems. This study aims to identify factors influencing the incidence of diarrhea in infants in the Benakat Community Health Center (Puskesmas) work area. The methodology used in this study was a quantitative research design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 72 mothers with infants in Padang Bindu Village. This study was conducted between April and June 2025, with an equal sample size. The sampling technique used was total sampling. For data analysis, the chi-square statistical test was used. The results of the chi-square statistical test showed that for waste disposal locations, the p-value was 0.001, indicating a significant association between waste disposal locations and diarrhea incidence in toddlers. Meanwhile, for the availability of family latrines, the p-value was 0.000, also indicating a significant association between the availability of family latrines and the incidence of diarrhea in toddlers. Lack of education from health workers regarding reducing the risk of contamination is often a major factor in the occurrence of gastrointestinal infections.