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Faktor Risiko yang Berhubungan dengan Infeksi Cacing Cambuk (Trichuris trichiura) pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar (SD) di Distrik Arso Kabupaten Keerom, Papua (Risk Factors of Wipworm infection Analysis Among Primary Student in Arso District, Keerom Residence) Papua.
ABSTRACT:
Soil transmitted helminthes (STH) infection, is a tropical neglected diseases caused by several species of worm: Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworm (Ancylostotna duodenale and Necator americanus) and Trichuris trichiura. Geographical conditions, socio - cultural, economic. education, climate change become factors that can affect in whipworm infection (Trichuris trichiura). The prevalence of whipworm infection in Indonesia is still quite high, especially in poor areas with poor sanitation. The number of worm infestation in Keerom are 599 cases in 2011. A survey about prevalence and risk factors identification on whipworm transmission can be used to develop an effective and efficient intervention method. A cross-sectional study design, located in Arso District in September-December 2012. Samples are student from class III - VI in elementary school. 224 students who are willin to participate in the study. Data was colected using a structured questionnaire, microtoise and digital scale for anthropometri and weight data. Hemoglobin concentration measurements using Quick Chet( Hbmeter. Stool specimens examined using the Kato - Katz method for finding whipworm eggs. Statistical analysis using bivariate (Chi2). The result showed that the number of whipworm infection among primary school students in Arso District is 6.2% (N = 224 respondents) and 1.1% have anemia. There are no risk factors for whipworm infection variable
Keywords : Trichuris trichiura, anemia, environment, hygiene
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