Omni Health Journal
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Omni Health Journal. Volume 2. Issue 2. (April 2025)

Factors Related to Open Defecation Behavior in Rivers

Kobandaha, Mardiana (Unknown)
Sibua, Siska N (Unknown)
Patonengan, Gita Sandy (Unknown)

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Publish Date
30 Apr 2025

Abstract

Background: Careless bowel movements are one of the unhealthy behaviors. Careless Defecation (BABS) behavior in rivers is still a problem faced by the world community, especially in developing countries including Indonesia. Objective: This study aims to find out the factors related to the behavior of open defecation in the river Methods: This type of research is quantitative with a cross sectional research design. Results: This study obtained p value = 0.275 on the knowledge factor. P value = 0.255 on the attitude factor. P value 0.350 on the factor of bowel  habit Conclusion: Based on the test results , it can be concluded that there is a relationship between the factors of knowledge, attitude, and habit of defecation and the behavior of open defecation in the river.

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Bantayang Omni Cendekia

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Dentistry Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Neuroscience Nursing Public Health Veterinary

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Omni Health Journal (OHJ) is an open-access scientific journal that publishes original research articles in the fields of medicine and health. The journal aims to serve as a publication platform for academics, practitioners, researchers, and health professionals to share research findings and ...