<![CDATA[Diarrhea is a condition characterized by bowel movements occurring more frequently than usual, typically more than three times per day, with stools that are looser or more watery than normal. An infant is considered to have diarrhea if they defecate more than three times a day. According to the 2023 Household Health Survey (SKRT), diarrhea was the second leading cause of death among children under five years of age. Reports from 16 provinces and 41 districts indicated outbreaks of diarrhea in those areas, with a total of 10,980 diarrhea cases and 277 deaths attributed to the disease. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with the incidence of diarrhea among children under five years old in the service area of PMB Herasdiana, Palembang City. The study employed an analytical survey using a cross-sectional design. The population consisted of all mothers who brought their under-five children for treatment at PMB Herasdiana, Palembang City. Data analysis included both univariate and bivariate analyses. The results showed that the incidence rate of diarrhea among children under five in the service area of PMB Herasdiana, Palembang City, in 2025 was 49.9%. The bivariate analysis revealed significant associations between maternal education, maternal employment status, and maternal age with the occurrence of diarrhea among under-five children. It is recommended that healthcare providers at PMB Herasdiana, Palembang City, enhance the quality of healthcare services, particularly in the effective and efficient management of diarrhea among children under five years of age.]]>
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