Gema Lingkungan Kesehatan
Vol. 23 No. 2 (2025): Gema Lingkungan Kesehatan

Analysis of Risk Factors for Tuberculosis Incidence in the Awaru Awangpone Public Health Center Working Area, Bone: An Analytical Observational Study

Ronny (Departemen of Environmental Health, Poltekkes Kemenkes Makassar, Makassar, Indonesia)
Zulfikar Ali Hasan (Departemen of Medical Laboratory Technology, Poltekkes Kemenkes Makassar, Makassar, Indonesia)
Jasman (Department of Environmental, Poltekkes Kemenkes Manado, Manado, Indonesia)
RH Kristina (Department of Environmental, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang, Kupang, Indonesia)
Albina Bare (Department of Environmental, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang, Kupang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 May 2025

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health challenge, particularly in regions with inadequate environmental conditions. This study aims to analyze the association between lighting, humidity, ventilation area, and residential density with TB incidence in the working area of Awaru Awangpone Public Health Center, Bone Regency. This analytical observational study used a cross-sectional design. Data were collected through direct observation and interviews, and statistical analysis was conducted using the Chi-Square test with a 95% confidence level (α = 0.05). The relationship between risk factors and TB incidence was measured using the Odds Ratio (OR) and 95% Confidence Interval (CI). The result show inadequate lighting was significantly associated with TB incidence (p = 0.032, OR = 1.10, 95% CI: 0.55–2.22). Ventilation area also showed a significant relationship with TB incidence (p = 0.031, OR = 5.25, 95% CI: 1.17–26.02). However, no significant association was found between humidity and TB incidence (p = 0.946, OR = 0.97, 95% CI: 0.45–2.11). Residential density was significantly related to TB incidence (p = 0.038, OR = 0.44, 95% CI: 0.76–3.08). Environmental factors, particularly lighting, ventilation, and residential density, play a crucial role in TB transmission.  These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to improve living environments in high risk areas.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

gelinkes

Publisher

Subject

Environmental Science Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Public Health

Description

Jurnal GEMA Lingkungan Kesehatan [e-ISSN: 2407-8948 | DOI: 10.36568] is a journal aims to be a leading peer-reviewed platform and an authoritative source of information. We publish original research papers, review articles and case studies focused on environmental health or public health as well as ...