RISK FACTORS STUDY OF ACUTE INFECTION RESPIRATORY SYNDROME IN DISTRICT OF BANJARNEGARA
Abstract: Infection of
Respiratory Syndrome is one of the cause main illness on toddler in developing
country. The aim of this research was to know risk factors which influenced on
Respiratory Syndrome infection, it cases in Aribaya Village, Sub-District of
Pagentan, District of Banjarnegara in 2012. The risk factors included age,
gender, conditions of house (included ventilations, floor, lighting,
temperature and humidity), mother’s knowledge, the existence of smokers of
family members, education level and occupation of mother.
Method: This research used observational method with cross sectional
design. 64 respondenst were participated in this research. Respondent was a
person who have children under 14 years old. Random sampling technique was used
to obtain data. Univariat and bivariat analyze with chi square test using SPSS
17 program was used.
Result: This research revealed that there was relationship between the
conditions of house ventilations (p = 0.001), the kinds of floor (p = 0.004),
lighting (p = 0.001), mother’s knowledge (p = 0.001). Others factors that do
not have any correlations are ages (p= 0.396), gender (p = 0.080A), the
existence of smokers of family members (p = 0.355), education level of mother
(p=.0134) and occupational of mother (p = 0.284).
Conclusion: The recommendations were reconstructions the conditions of
house according to health houses requirements. It was needed closed counseling
to community from Health Center Department and local government.
Author: Eny Sofiyatun,
Barnidan Vita Rahayuningsih
Journal Code: jpkesmasgg140004
