Abstract
This study aims to analyze the relationship between mosquito breeding places, the use of insecticide-treated nets, the use of anti- mosquito substances, the habit of going out at night, and the presence of farm animals; and malaria incidence; and examine map of malaria distribution in Gorontalo regency. The research was conducted at some places in Gorontalo regency, including Limboto Community Health Center, Telaga Biru Community Health Center, and Asparaga Community Health Center. The study was conducted as an observational research with as cross sectional study design. The samples were 246 people, the data were collected through direct interviews with a questionnaire; and they were analyzed using the univariate test, bivariate statistical test with Chi Square and multivariate test with logistic regression. The distribution maps of malaria was determined using Quantum GIS. The results show that four risk factors -- the use of insecticide- treated nets (p = 0.000), Utilization of anti-mosquito substances (p= 0.040), the habit of going out at night (p = 0.000), and the presence of farm animals (p = 0.019) are associated with the incidence of malaria. In contrast, mosquito breeding place is not associated with malaria incidence (p= 0.780). Multivariate test with logistic regression test results reveal that the utilization of insecticide-treated nets is the most influential factor on the incidence of malaria with a wald value = 48.510, Exp (B) = 48.147 and B value = 3.874.
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