<![CDATA[Introduction: Dermatitis is a common skin health problem in Baliara Village. Data from the West Kabaena Community Health Center shows a fluctuating trend: 12 cases in 2021, 23 in 2022, a decrease to 8 in 2023, and an increase to 25 in 2025. The main risk factors include limited clean water and exposure to the mining environment. This study Sanitation and Hygiene Factors Related to the Incidence of Dermatitis in the Community of Baliara Village, West Kabaena. Method: This research was quantitative with a cross-sectional design. The study was conducted from June to July 2025, with 317 respondents. The population in this study was 1,532. The research instrument was a closed-ended questionnaire, with data analysis using the chi-square test and logistic regression in SPSS. Result: The results of the bivariate analysis showed a significant relationship between access to clean water (p = 0.015) and environmental factors (p = 0.000) with the incidence of dermatitis. The logistic regression analysis indicated that environmental factors were the most dominant variable influencing the incidence of dermatitis (OR = 2.86), followed by access to clean water (OR = 1.67). Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is that environmental factors are the primary determinant of dermatitis incidence among the coastal community in Baliara Village. To reduce the incidence of dermatitis, it is recommended to improve sanitation infrastructure and the provision of clean water in coastal areas, implement continuous health and hygiene education, and strengthen monitoring of the environmental impacts of mining activities.]]>
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