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Environmental Factors Associated with the Occurrence of Filariasis in Asahan Regency, North Sumatra Province Ismili, Israyani; Sri Malem Indirawati; Lubis , Zulkifli
Journal of Environmental and Development Studies Vol. 5 No. 02 (2024): Journal of Environmental and Development Studies
Publisher : TALENTA Publisher, Universitas Sumatera Utara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/jeds.v5i02.16494

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Filariasis is a serious parasitic infection caused by thread-like worms known as filariae. These worms are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. The infection mainly affects the lymphatic system, which is part of your body's immune system. Poor sanitation and lack of proper housing infrastructure are a few aspects causing filariasis. This research aims to to determine the environmental factors related to the incidence of filariasis in Asahan Regency, North Sumatra Province Data was collected using a purposive sampling technique and involved direct observation of the research subjects. This data was analyzed using univariate and bivariate analysis to test the hypothesis and using numerous variables like temperature, humidity, conditions around the house that become mosquito habitat. This paper found that the majority of respondents with filariasis had non-permanent walls, ceilings, and no mosquito mesh in their homes. Houses with non-permanent walls or without mosquito mesh were found to have a higher risk of filariasis. Specifically, non-permanent walls increased the risk by 4.342 times, and the absence of mosquito mesh increased the risk by 4.848 times. The condition of the ceiling was not proven to be a risk factor for the occurrence of filariasis. The presence of mosquito mesh was found to be an effective preventive measure in reducing the risk of human contact with the filariasis vector mosquitoes.
Analysis of the Level of Participation and Perception of the Perupuk Village Community in Baru Bara Regency Towards the Management of Pantai Sejarah Nature Tourism Rahmi , Aulia; Rahmawaty, Rahmawaty; Lubis , Zulkifli
Journal of Environmental and Development Studies Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Environmental and Development Studies
Publisher : TALENTA Publisher, Universitas Sumatera Utara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/jeds.v6i2.18707

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The management of natural tourism has one goal; one of the main objectives of natural tourism management is to increase local community income, which is closely linked to community participation and perception. This research aims to analyze the level of perception and participation of the Perupuk Village community towards the development of natural tourism at the Pantai Sejarah in Perupuk Village, Batu Bara Regency. This study employed a questionnaire-based interview method with 100 respondents for participation levels and 100 respondents for perception levels, including both residents and visiting tourists. The sample size was determined using Slovin's formula. In addition, direct observations were conducted to study the habits of a group of people in the vicinity of the Pantai Sejarah location, including residents, visiting tourists, traders, and tourism managers. Meanwhile, the relationship between perception, participation, and respondent characteristics was analyzed using Spearman's Rank Correlation Test. The results obtained from this research indicate that the participation level of the Perupuk Village community was high (62.22%), while the perception level was moderate (59.64%). The correlation test results indicate no significant relationship between participation and public perception. These findings suggest that while community participation and perception levels are relatively high, demographic factors such as age, gender, and Education have minimal influence. Further studies should explore strategies to enhance community engagement in tourism development.