Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Kejadian Diare pada Balita di Puskesmas Bulu Lor Kota Semarang
Abstract: Diarrhea is still
being a global health problem especially in developing countries. In Indonesia
diarrhea is still one of the major public health problems. It is often affects
infants and toddlers, if not be treatment further will lead to dehydration and
resulting death. Many factors cause diarrhea in infants, either directly or
indirectly. Method: This study was an observational analytic using cross
sectional design, there were 84 respondents of mothers who have children under
five who are live in surround the work area of Puskesmas Bulu Lor Kota
Semarang. The data was collected using a questionnaire. Primary data were
obtained from direct interviews to re respondents. Data analysis was done by
using Chi-Square test (univariat and bivariate). Results: Based on statistic
test, this study found that factors related to diarrhea at Puskesmas Bulu Lor
Kota Semarang were Exclusive Breast Milk (p-value=0.018), existence of Flies
(p-value=0.043), and restroom ownership (p-value=0.031). While the factors that
are not related to the incidence of diarrhea in Puskesmas Bulu Lor Kota
Semarang are knowledge (p-value=0.705) and clean water (p-value=1.000).
Conclusion: The result of this study can be concluded that there is a
relationship between exclusive breast milk, the existence of flies, and the
ownership of restroom with the incidence of diarrhea at the Puskesmas Bulu Lor
Kota Semarang.
Keywords: diarrhea; infant
diarrhea; risk factor; Kota Semarang
Penulis: Desi Nurfita
Kode Jurnal: jpkesmasdd170442
