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Analysis of Environmental Risk Factors Associated with Malaria Incidence in Papua, Indonesia Ashar, Yulia Khairina; Lauchan, Agil Maritho; Safira , Putri
JURNAL KESEHATAN LINGKUNGAN Vol. 17 No. 3 (2025): JURNAL KESEHATAN LINGKUNGAN
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/jkl.v17i3.2025.287-293

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Introduction: Papua is the region with the highest malaria burden in Indonesia, accounting for about 84% of the total national malaria cases. The high incidence rate indicates the need for a multidimensional approach, including analysis of environmental determinants. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the influence of environmental risk factors on the incidence of malaria in Papua, Indonesia. Methods: A cross-sectional observational design was used based on secondary data from the 2023 Indonesian Health Survey. The analysis was conducted on 37,987 respondents using Chi-square test and binary logistic regression. The variables analyzed included housing conditions, physical quality of water, wastewater drainage systems, and waste management. Results and Discussion: The results showed that, based on bivariate analysis, four environmental factors were significantly related to malaria incidence (p<0.05). However, in the multivariate analysis, only three variables remained significant, wastewater drainage system (OR=1.203; p<0.001), poor waste management practices (OR=1.103; p<0.016), and housing conditions (OR=0.884; p<0.001). while water quality had no significant effect. Conclusion: These findings highlight the importance of incorporating environmental management into malaria control strategies, especially in endemic and resource limited regions like Papua, through multisectoral collaboration between health and environmental authorities.
Association Between Climatic Factors and Malaria Incidence in Papua, Indonesia Ashar, Yulia Khairina; Safira , Putri; Lauchan, Agil Maritho
Gema Lingkungan Kesehatan Vol. 23 No. 3 (2025): Gema Lingkungan Kesehatan
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36568/gelinkes.v23i3.301

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Malaria remains a major public health concern in many countries, including Indonesia, particularly in endemic regions such as Papua. The province of Papua records the highest number of malaria cases, contributing approximately 92% of the national burden. Fluctuations in morbidity and mortality rates due to malaria in this region underscore the urgency of targeted control measures. Several environmental and climatic factors are believed to influence malaria transmission, yet comprehensive analyses in Papua remain limited. This study aimed to determine the relationship between climatic factors and the incidence of malaria in Papua.This type of research is descriptive observational with ecological study design. The data source was secondary data from the Indonesian Health Survey for malaria cases and the Meteorology Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BKMG) for climate factor data. Based on the results showed that Rainfall (p=0.187; r=-0.445), humidity (p=0.627, r=-0.176), temperature (p=0.091, r=0.802), wind speed (p=0.004, r=0.818), and duration of sunshine (p=0.038, r=0.661). Findings suggest that wind speed and solar irradiation are significant predictors of malaria incidence, thus environmental management strategies should consider consider thes variables.