Miracle Get Journal
Vol 2 No 1 (2025): February, 2025

Longitudinal Study of the Effect of Clean and Healthy Living Behaviour (PHBS) on the Incidence of Communicable Diseases in Urban Environments

Sukmawati (Unknown)
Sri Hazanah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Mar 2025

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term impact of Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) implementation on the incidence of infectious diseases in urban environments. Methods. This study used a quantitative approach with a longitudinal study design. Data collection was conducted through a validated questionnaire survey, direct observation, and in-depth interviews with respondents. Data analysis was conducted using inferential statistical methods, including logistic regression to identify the association between PHBS categories and disease incidence. Results. Overall, 31.7% of respondents experienced at least one type of infectious disease during the study period. ARI was the most common infectious disease (18.3%), followed by diarrhoea (6.7%), dengue haemorrhagic fever (DBD) (4.2%), and tinea (2.5%). The results of bivariate analysis and logistic regression revealed that there was a significant relationship between the implementation of clean and healthy living behavior and the incidence (p = 0.001). Response to infectious diseases was 70% lower in the group with good compared to those with poor (OR = 0.30; p = 0.0.001). Conclusions. The implementation of good clean living behavior can significantly reduce the risk of infections in urban environment.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

miracle

Publisher

Subject

Public Health

Description

Miracle Get Journal is an open access and peer-reviewed journal. It refers to the word "MIRACLE" which stands for Manager, Innovator, Researcher, Apprenticer, Communitarian, Leader, and Educator. These components have important roles and functions required in the field of Public Health. Through ...