Advances in Healthcare Research
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): March - August

Risk Factors Associated with Diarrhea in Infants

Cahyani, Ariyani (Unknown)
Mulasari, Surahma Asti (Unknown)
Sukesi, Tri Wahyuni (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jul 2025

Abstract

Purpose: Diarrhea is one of the leading causes of death among infants in Indonesia and is a significant public health issue. This study aims to identify and analyze various risk factors associated with diarrhea in infants through a literature review approach. Research Method: This study employed a literature review method with a content analysis approach, utilizing articles obtained from the PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar databases. The keywords used are “Infants,” “Diarrhea,” and “Risk Factors.” Article selection was conducted systematically using the PRISMA framework, from identification through screening to eligibility assessment. Out of 208 articles obtained, 10 articles were selected that met the criteria for further analysis. Results and Discussion: The study's results indicate that factors closely associated with the incidence of diarrhea in infants include not being exclusively breastfed, poor personal hygiene among mothers, inadequate basic sanitation facilities at home, low maternal education, maternal employment status, and limited socioeconomic conditions within the family. These factors interact with each other and increase the risk of diarrhea in young children. Implications: These findings are significant for preventive efforts in public health, particularly in raising awareness and knowledge among parents about maintaining optimal hygiene, sanitation, and nutrition for their children.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

AHR

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions

Description

Founded in 2023, Advances in Healthcare Research publishes original research that promises to advance our understanding of Health over diverse topics and research methods. This Journal welcomes research of significance across a wide range of primary and applied research methods, including ...