The Relationship Between Personal Hygiene and Incidence of Diarrhea in the Coastal Area of Kampung Bugis, Tanjungpinang City

Abstract

Diarrhea is a condition characterized by changes in the consistency of stool from softening to melting, and at least three times a day. Diarrhea is still a public health problem in developing countries such as Indonesia, because of its high morbidity and mortality. Data on diarrhea patients from the Kampung Bugis Health Center for 2017 diarrhea patients as many as 672 in 2016 amounted to 468. The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between personal hygiene factors to the incidence of diarrhea in the coastal area of Bugis, Tanjungpinang City. The method of this study was an analytical survey with Cross-Sectional design. The location of the research is the people who live in the Coastal Areas of Bugis Village, Tanjungpinang City. A sample of 84 people (case and control), taken by consecutive sampling. Data were analyzed using the chisquare test. The results showed that there was a relationship between latrine use behavior (OR=4.667 95% CI 1.249-17439; p=0.029); handwashing with soap (OR=4.800; 95%CI 1.251-18.421; p=0.028). Waste management (OR=4.875; 95%CI 1.274-18.649; p=0.001) with the incidence of diarrhea in the coastal area of Kampung Bugis, Tanjungpinang City. The variable most related to the incidence of diarrhea in the coastal area of Kampung Bugis in Tanjung Pinang City is a waste management facility. The prediction accuracy of the independent variable is 74%. It is recommended that the Puskesmas collaborate across sectors to improve clean behavior and be equipped with the habit of washing hands with soap.