Abstract
Ringworm is a mycosis caused by a parasitic type of fungus that can attack all animals and also humans. The purpose of this case study is to find out the relationship of personal hygiene that is suspected to have played a role in the spread of ringworm in the District of Pujon, Malang Regency. Research conducted in April to June 2017. Design research is quantitative descriptive, namely in Cross Sectional, with the primary data source that are reinforced by secondary data, and using the research instrument in the form of a questionnaire, interviews, observations (observation), and documents (medical record data).Further data were analyzed by Chi Square. The population in this research is the whole skin pain sufferers’ patients visiting outpatient clinic Cooperative SAE Pujon as much as 138 people. The results of the study prove that the prevalence of Ringworm in Pujon District Malang Regency is 34 people (24.6%) out of 138 people. Based on the results of statistical tests show that the Ringworm incident has a relationship with personal hygiene (P = 0.03). It is recommended to do counseling by health workers about the importance of personal hygiene knowledge and its application in daily life and the role of veterinarians who continuously motivate and monitor the implementation of Good Farming Practices to farmers.
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