Characteristics of Scavengers With Skin Diseases in Wukirsari Landfill, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta
Abstract: Skin diseases are
disorders of the skin caused by fungi, bacteria, parasites, viruses, and
infections. Based on the health profile of Indonesia 2010, the number of
acquired skin disorder cases in Indonesia was 122076 cases. This study aimed to
determine the relationship between the characteristics of scavengers and the
incidence of skin diseases at the land-fill at Wukirsari Gunung kidul
Yogyakarta. The study design was cross-sectional. The samples were 32 Wukirsari
Gunungkidul land-fill scavengers and selected through totality sampling. The
data was analyzed using chi square test. Measurement instruments used were
questionnaires, checklists sheet, and doctors diagnosis. The result showed that
there was a statistically significant relationship between personal hygiene and
skin disease incidence (p =0.005; RP=3.193) and between usage of personal
protective equipment (PPE) and skin disease incidence (p =0.001; RP=3.086),
while there was no statistically significant relationship between skin disease
and working duration (p =0.755; RP=1.111).
Author: Surahma Asti Mulasari,
Novianingrum
Journal Code: jpkesmasgg170049
