Faktor Lingkungan dan Perilaku Masyarakat yang Berhubungan dengan Kejadian Filariasis di Kabupaten Sambas
Abstract: Filariasis is an
endemic disease in Indonesia. Sambas district is declared endemic filariasis
with Mfrate> 1%. The number of cases at this time amounted to 63 peoples,
the highest cases in sub district Sejangkung with 24 cases and 14 cases in
Sebawi district. Based on the preliminary survey conducted in May 2011, there
were several factors that play a role in transmission of filariasis cases,
among other environmental factors and behavior of people in the Sambas
district. The research aimed to identify environmental factor and behavioral
associated with the incidence of filariasis in Sambas district.
Methods: This research was an observational research using a case control
design, with 32 sample cases dan 32 sample control. Sampling of the population
of cases and controls performed by matching the age and sex and status of
microfilaria. Data collected through observation and interviews. Data were
analyzed by using biavariate analyzes with chi-square and with multivariate
logistic regression. Statistical analysis showed that of 8 (eight) variables
were analyzed, there are 6 (six) variables are shown to be associated to the
incidence of filariasis in Sambas district.
Results: That is breeding place of mosquitoes (p-value:0,002, OR:38,031,
95%CI :3,737-387,045), the resting place of mosquitoes (p-value:0,006,
OR:4,840; 95%CI :1,682-13,930), the use of wire netting (p-value: 0,013, OR:
27.201 95% CI: 2.026-365-1996), a habit out of the house (p-value: 0,009 OR :
39.054 ; 95% CI: 2.534-601.793), the use of insect repellent, (p-value: 0,007,
OR: 27.213 95% CI: 2.520-293.853), the use of bed nets (p-value: 0,023, OR: 3,
735; 95% CI: 1,314–10,618).
Conclusion of this study is environmental factors and poor people’s
behavior was very influently to the incidence of filariasis, while the type of
work and level of knowledge respondents did not affect with the incidence of
filariasis inSambas district.
Penulis: Ardias Ardias, Onny
Setiani, Yusniar Hanani Darundiati
Kode Jurnal: jpkesmasdd120294
