Panakeia Journal of Epidemiology
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Panakeia Journal of Epidemiology

Risk Factors for Hepatitis B in Sidomulyo Subdistrict, Samarinda City

Yasmine Naura Aurelya (Mulawarman University)
Puspita Wulan (Mulawarman University)
Siti Maysarah (Mulawarman University)
Muhammad Rizky Aulia (Mulawarman University)
Risva Risva (Mulawarman University)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

Hepatitis B is an infectious disease caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) that can progress to liver cirrhosis and liver cancer if not properly managed. This study aimed to identify risk factors associated with Hepatitis B disease and their relationship with Hepatitis B vaccination history in the working area of Sidomulyo Primary Health Center, Samarinda Ilir District, Samarinda. A cross-sectional design with a rapid epidemiological survey approach was employed. Cluster sampling was used to recruit 210 respondents, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Univariate and bivariate analyses were performed using Chi-Square tests. The results showed that the majority of respondents were adults (97.1%), female (79.5%), had senior high school education (61.9%), and earned less than IDR 2 million per month (56.2%). A total of 75.7% had no history of Hepatitis B vaccination, and only 11.0% had received complete doses. Chi-Square analysis revealed significant associations between blood transfusion history (p=0.038), surgical history (p=0.007), and education level (p=0.004) with Hepatitis B vaccination history. No significant associations were found for sex, hemodialysis history, tattoo history, or sharing personal items. In conclusion, Hepatitis B vaccination coverage among adults remains very low. Community-based vaccination programs and intensive health education are urgently needed, particularly targeting low-education and low-income groups.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

panakeia

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Subject

Health Professions Public Health

Description

Panakeia Journal of Epidemiology is a scientific journal published by the Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Mulawarman. The journal serves as a platform for researchers, academics, and public health professionals to disseminate high-quality research in the field of ...