Open Defecation Behavior Research Articles

Prevalence of Open Defecation Practice and Associated Factors Poverty and Geography in Palembang Indonesia

Palembang is one of the large cities in Indonesia which has a specific geography. A study was conducted to estimate the prevalence and determine poverty factors associated with open defecation practices.An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted for one year among 397 respondents as a sampling. Prevalence was calculated with 95% confidence intervals and binary logistic regression analysis was performed to determine factors associated with open defecation.32.5 percent of people still practice open defecation which is influenced by poverty and geographical factors. Influence of income ) AOR of 13,891 (Cl 8,345 – 23,123), education AOR of 20,328 (Cl 11,881 – 34,780), clean AOR 6,192 (Cl 3,747 – 10,234), water source AOR of 28,882 (16,403 - 50,854), characteristics of the house AOR of 3,977 (2,555 – 6,191), facilities or the availability of toilets at home AOR of 7,066 (4,167 – 11,983), geographical location of the house towards the river or water AOR of 478.995 (173.112 – 1325.1399), knowledge of open defecation behavior AOR of 3.607 , attitudes AOR of 3.277. Respondents who practice open defecation have low income and education, no water source available from the government, geographical location of the house near a river or swamp, no defecation facilities, lack of knowledge and bad behavior.

Integrated Eco-Health approach significantly reduces helminth infections in endemic Khong islands with emphasis on Schistosoma mekongi

BackgroundHelminth infections, including Opisthorchis viverrini, hookworm, and Trichuris trichiura, are prevalent in Khong district, Champasack province, southern Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR). Schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma mekongi is of public health concern on the islands of the Khong district. This study aimed to assess the impact of an Eco-Health/One-Health approach in combination with mass drug administration (MDA) to reduce these helminth infections.MethodsWe conducted a community intervention using a stepped-wedge trial approach on two endemic islands (Donsom and Donkhone) of the Khong district, Champasack province, Lao PDR, between April 2012 and March 2013. In each study village, 30–40 households were randomly selected. All members of selected households, who were at home during the study period were invited to participate in the study. A baseline study was conducted to assess helminth infections, knowledge attitudes and practices toward Schistosoma mekongi infection, behavior of open defecation and availability of latrine at home. After the baseline (T0), the Eco-Health/One-Health approach was implemented on Donsom (intervention) and Donkhone island (control). An assessment was conducted in 2014 (T1), one year after the completion of intervention implementation, to assess the short-term impact of the Eco-Health/One-Health approach on helminth infections and compare intervention and control islands. Later in 2015, the Eco-Health/One-Health approach was implemented on control island (Donkhone). After the implementation of intervention, the parasitological assessments were conducted annually in humans in 2015 (T2), in 2016 (T3) and in 2017 (T4), and in dogs in 2017 (T4) to evaluate the long-term impact of the intervention on helminth infections. Frequency was used to describe the prevalence of helminth infections. Logistic regression was applied to associate the KAP (knowledge, attitudes, and practices and open defecation behavior) and the reduction of helminth infections between intervention and control islands. The reduction in prevalence pre- and post-intervention was associated using a McNemar test. A two-independent sample t-test was applied to compare the mean eggs per gram (EPG) of helminth infections between control and intervention islands. A paired t-test test was used to compare the mean EPG of stool samples before (baseline) and after (follow-up) interventions for the two islands separately. A P-value lower than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.ResultsEco-Health/One-Health approach appears to be associated with reduction in prevalence of S. mekongi by 9.0% [odds ratio (OR) = 0.49, P = 0.003] compared to the use of mass drug administration alone (control island). Additionally, this intervention package significantly reduced O. viverrini infection by 20.3% (OR = 1.92, P < 0.001) and hookworm by 17.9% (OR = 0.71, P = 0.045), respectively. Annual parasitological assessments between 2012 and 2017 showed that the Eco-Health/One-Health approach, coupled with MDA, steadily reduced the prevalence of S. mekongi on the intervention island from 29.1% to 1.8% and on the control island from 28.4% to 3.1%, respectively.ConclusionsThe study findings suggest that the Eco-Health/One-Health approach appears to be associated with a significant reduction in prevalence of S. mekongi and helminth co-infections, particularly hookworm and T. trichiura. Therefore, implementing the Eco-Health/One-Health approach in schistosomiasis-endemic areas could accelerate the achievement of national goals for transmission interruption by 2025 and elimination by 2030.

Personal Hygiene as Scabies Factors Incidence in the Institute Rehabilitation Center of the Vagrants, Scrounger and Mental Disabilities in South Sumatra Region

Introduction: Scabies, caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, is a highly contagious skin infestation. Poor personal hygiene often contributes to its prevalence. This study aims to identify specific aspects of personal hygiene that influence the incidence of scabies among residents of the Institute Rehabilitation Center of The Vagrants, Scroungers, and Individuals with Mental Disabilities in the South Sumatra Region. Methods: This observational-analytic study employed a case-control design. Data collection involved clinical records, observations, and questionnaire-based interviews. A total of 160 occupants, comprising 80 cases and 80 controls, were selected through simple random sampling. Data analysis utilized chi-square test and multiple logistic regression tests. Results and Discussion: Chi-square analysis revealed significant associations (p-value = 0.000) between scabies incidence and bathing habits, cleanliness of mattresses and bed linen, cleanliness of clothing, and open defecation behavior. Multiple logistic regression indicated that open defecation behavior (OR = 56.336; 95% CI = 17.281 – 158.500) was the primary personal hygiene factor influencing scabies incidence. Thus, maintaining proper open defecation practices is crucial for residents' hygiene and health. Conclusion: Poor personal hygiene practices, including inadequate bathing habits, unclean bedding, dirty clothing, and open defecation behavior, contribute to the occurrence of scabies. Effective education and counseling by healthcare professionals are essential for promoting better hygiene practices among residents.

The Relationship Between Open Defecation Behavior &amp; Handwashing Behavior and Stunting Incidents in Lae Motong Village, Penanggalan District, Subulussalam City

Symptoms of stunting are recognized by a physical condition where a person's height is only below the normal range for his age, this symptom is also very susceptible to be associated with malnutrition with a long-term percentage that occurs in infants under five years old, also characterized by a z score of -2 SD (stanted) or -3 SD (severe stanted). This study aims to investigate the correlation between open defecation behavior &amp; handwashing practices with soap and stunting occurrences in Lae Motong Village, Penanggalan District, Subulussalam City. It employed an observational analytical design with a cross-sectional approach, focusing on a population of mothers with toddlers, totaling 129. 56 respondents were selected as samples through accidental sampling. Data collection was conducted using structured questionnaires, with analysis performed through the chi-squared test. The findings reveal a significant correlation between open defecation behavior and stunting incidents (p-value = 0.022), as well as between handwashing practices with soap and stunting incidents (p-value = 0.014) in Lae Motong Village, Penanggalan District, Subulussalam City.

HEALTH COMMUNICATION STRATEGY FOR ENDING OPEN DEFECATION IN A RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY: A CASE STUDY IN MALANG DISTRICT, INDONESIA

Objective: Goal 6.2 of the SDGs emphasizes the importance of safe sanitation and ending open defecation in promoting health and well-being. This study analyzes health communication strategies for ending open defecation (OD) in a riverside community and identifies communication elements impeding the outcome.&#x0D; &#x0D; Methodology:. Using a qualitative approach, the data were collected through a forum group discussion (FGD), in-depth interviews, and observations. Fourteen people attended the FGD, including village government leaders, community and religious leaders, health cadres, people with OD habits, a midwife. Eight people were interviewed, including the head of the primary health center, the head of the environmental health division at Malang District Health Office, village government leaders, community and religious leaders, a sanitarian, and people with OD habits.&#x0D; &#x0D; Findings: The triggering method was combined with a customized communication strategy to promote OD behavior change. The study identifies challenges to achieving promotion objectives, such as villagers' distrust of some assisting team members due to a lack of training or workshops, the 'no subsidy' messages were ineffective because the local government granted latrine for the poor before, the use of face-to-face communication as a sole channel was found ineffective due to unreliable sources and a large number of participants, there is no regulation to sustain behavioral change.&#x0D; &#x0D; Suggestions: This study recommends training or workshops for community members who serve as the triggering team, encouraging self-built latrines through a financing plan and latrine models tailored to villagers' capabilities and preferences, combining face-to-face communication with villagers' preferred media, and issuing a regulation governing penalties for offenders.

Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Perilaku Buang Air Besar Sembarangan pada Masyarakat di Desa Oelpuah Kecamatan Kupang Tengah

Open defecation is an unhealthy behavior of defecating in fields, forests, bushes and other open areas, which is allowed to spread to cause health problems. Open defecation is influenced by various factors such as knowledge, availability of facilities and infrastructure, and support from health workers. This study aims to determine the factors associated with open defecation behavior in the community in Oelpuah village, Kupang Tengah sub-district. This study is a quantitative study using an analytical survey method with a cross-sectional research design. The population in this study were all heads of families in Oelpuah Village with a sample size of 77 people obtained from the results of Lameshow formula calculation then taken using simple random sampling technique. Data collection was done by filling out a questionnaire, after which the data were analyzed using chi-square test. The results of statistical tests showed that there were three factors that had a significant relationship with open defecation behavior, namely knowledge (p-value = 0.004), attitude (p-value = 0.007), socio-economic (pvalue = 0.006) and support of health workers (0,001). The conclusion of this study is that knowledge, attitude, socio-economic and support of health workers factors are associated with open defecation behavior.

OPEN DEFECATION BEHAVIOR AND WATER SANITATION AS STUNTING RISK FACTORS

Stunting is a condition where the growth of children under 5 years is stunted, due to chronic malnutrition which makes them too short for their age. Kubu Raya is the regency with the highest number of stunting cases in 2022 with a prevalence of 27.6%. The priority location in this study is the Sui Ambawang area, with a prevalence of 12.3%. With the aim of knowing the relationship between open defecation behavior and water sanitation as a risk factor for stunting in Kubu Raya Regency in toddlers. This type of research is analytic observational with a case-control research design. The research was carried out from September to December 2022. It consisted of 3 village areas, namely Central Java, East Mega and Sungai Malaya. Sampling in this study was carried out by purposive sampling. The number of samples obtained was 136 respondents (68 cases and 68 controls). The research instrument used was a questionnaire sheet and an observation sheet in the form of the KoboCollect application. Data were analyzed with 2 steps of analysis, namely univariate and bivariate analysis. The results showed that there was a relationship between open defecation behavior and stunting (p=0.027). Water sanitation is also a factor related to stunting (p=0.006). It is suggested to the Kubu Raya District Health Office and the Sui Ambawang Community Health Center to intensify collaborative interventions that put more emphasis on the determinants of stunting, namely open defecation and water sanitation which are still the causes of stunting in Sui Ambawang.

PERSPEKTIF KEBIJAKAN BERBASIS BUKTI TERHADAP IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN OPEN DEFECATION FREE (ODF) DI DESA MERI KABUPATEN PURBALINGGA

ODF (Open Defecation Free) or Stop Open Defecation is a condition when every individual in the community does not defecate openly. Open defecation (BABS) behavior is still common in Meri Village. Thus, this research will examine in more depth the government's efforts to achieve ODF in Meri Village. This study uses a qualitative approach to the implementation of the first pillar in evidence-based policy theory (Evidence Best Policy) in Meri Village. The research design used is a descriptive research design with a case study approach. The results of the study show that various efforts have been made by the government in realizing the achievement of Open Defecation Free (ODF) in Meri Village, Purbalingga Regency. So that in terms of compliance from the side of the village government as the program implementer it can be said to have complied, but on the community side as the program target has not fully complied. This is because in practice, the implementation of the ODF program in Meri Village still faces various obstacles, such as the large number of people who still defecate openly, and the conversion of the function of the river as an estuary for sewage disposal from residents' latrines because many residents do not yet have a septic tank.

Analysis of Socio-Demographic Factors Influencing Family Latrine Utilization Behaviour

Background: Providing healthy latrines for each family is an effort to reduce open defecation. However, there are still many open defecation incidents, which can increase the risk of fecal-oral transmission of disease. Many factors influence open defecation behavior, one of which is socio-demographic factors. Purpose: This study aims to analyze socio-demographic factors' influence on family latrine utilization behavior. Method: This type of research is observational analytic with a cross-sectional design. The sample size was 138 respondents using the cluster random sampling technique. The independent variables are age, gender, education, income, and number of family members.&#x0D; Meanwhile, the dependent variable is the behavior of using the family toilet. The instrument used was a questionnaire that was analyzed using multiple logistic regression and mean difference tests. Results: Most respondents were aged 41 – 60 years (73.2%), women (57.3%), secondary education (55.8%), with family members of less than four people (81.88%), and all respondents earned less than the minimum wage (100%). Most respondents had family latrine utilization behavior in the high category (66.7%). The modeling test showed the model fit (p = 0.034; R2 = 0.162). It showed that age, gender, education, income and number of family members simultaneously significantly affect family latrine utilization behavior by 16.2%. However, partially, only the educational factor had a significant effect (p=0.001). In addition, the mean difference test shows significant differences in family latrine utilization behavior based on age and education level (p=0.002; p=0.001). Conclusions: The socio-demographic factor that significantly influences latrine use behavior is the level of education. In carrying out health promotion efforts to increase family latrine utilization behavior, health workers should consider educational level factors to achieve the goal and reduce open defecation behavior.

Prevention of Helminthiasis Through Increased Knowledge with Poster and Video Media: An Intervention Study

In 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) stated that 24% of the world's population is infected with helminthiasis. In Indonesia, the highest prevalence at 30%-90% occurs at the age of 1-12 years, namely in preschool and elementary school children. Helminthiasis infection is transmitted through eggs in human feces. Contaminated soil environments occur in populations with poor sanitation. Helminthiasis can lead to nutritional, physical, intelligence, and productivity problems. Open defecation behavior in the environment makes the soil polluted with feces containing worm eggs. An unhealthy environment and behavior are risk factors for helminthiasis. Health efforts through health education need to always be carried out through the media to disseminate information to the public to prevent helminthiasis. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of video media compared to poster media in the prevention of helminthiasis in increasing the knowledge of mothers who have toddlers. The research method used was a quasi-experiment with a non-equivalent control group design. The population was mothers who have toddlers in the working area of the Ibrahim Adjie Community Health Center with a sample determination through a purposive sampling technique of 18 mothers of toddlers in both the video group and the poster group. The Data analysis used was a paired t-test and independent t-test. The results of the research that has been carried out found that there is a difference in the average knowledge of preventing helminthiasis in the video and poster groups with P-value = 0.000. There is effectiveness of intervention through video media and poster media on knowledge with P value=0.000. Video and poster media on the prevention of helminthiasis can increase the knowledge of mothers who have toddlers. This means that video and poster media on the prevention of helminthiasis can be used as intervention media in increasing the knowledge of mothers who have toddlers to prevent helminthiasis.

Factors Associated with Open Defecation Behavior in Communities in Wakeakea Village, Central Buton Regency

The issue of sanitation is one of the world's major concerns. The World Health Organization (WHO) explains that sanitation is an effort to control all factors of the human physical environment that will cause things that are detrimental to physical development, health, and endurance Regarding open defecation, Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2020, states that Indonesia is the second largest country in the world that still practices defecation amounting to 9.36% or around 25 million people, Indonesia is ranked second or in practice below India. The purpose of this study is to determine the factors of open defecation behavior in the Wakeakea community in the working area of the Rahia Health Center, Central Buton Regency in 2022. This type of research is quantitative with Cross Sectional design The population of this study is heads of families or wives in Wakeakaea Village, Gu District, totaling 246 households. The sampling technique uses total sampling. Data analysis was conducted univariate and bivariate The results showed that latrine ownership (p-value = 0.000), mileage (p-value = 0.000), and attitude (p-value = 0.000) had a significant relationship with defecation behavior. Advice to community leaders and related agencies to carry out community empowerment as a promotional effort related to the provision of healthy and well-behaved latrines not to defecate.

Perubahan Perilaku Masyarakat Buang Air Besar Sembarangan (BABS) Menuju Hidup Bersih dan Sehat

Open defecation is still carried out in several locations in Jakarta, especially in slum settlements as a result of uncontrolled migration flows that are not accompanied by the readiness and availability of adequate housing. Basically, this behavior is a way of fulfilling the biological need to defecate. Individual ways to fulfill it are influenced by external factors and individual internal factors, which can shape behavior in a positive or negative direction. These ways are strongly influenced by the determinants of behavior. This study aims to raise facts on the ground which show that there are differences in reactions to interventions carried out in an effort to change open defecation behavior that occurs in marginalized Jakarta communities towards clean and healthy living behavior (PHBS). In addition, to find the driving factors that influence the success of behavior change. This research took place in two residential locations, namely RT.15/RW.07 and RT.01/RW.03, North Tanjung Duren Village, Grogol Petamburan District, West Jakarta Administrative City. The research method is descriptive qualitative. Research factors are reinforcing, predisposing, and enabling factors. The results of this study identified differences in the factors driving behavior change in the two research locations. At the location of RT.01/RW.03, there are external stimuli and agents of change (reinforcing factor), cohesiveness in society (predisposing factor), empowerment/independence (enabling factor). In the location of RT.15/RW.07, there are external stimuli and agents of change, while the other two factors are not owned and instead become quite basic differentiators when compared to the first location and there are obstacles in the form of a culture of poverty among the residents of RT.15/RW. 07, which relies more on government assistance, has also colored the contrast in people's awareness of clean and healthy living behavior.

Social Marketing: Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour to Predict Open Defecation Free Behaviour Among Households in Ghana

Background Despite global efforts to combat the menace of open defecation, the phenomenon persists, particularly in developing nations. It is estimated that about 14% of Sub-Saharan Africa’s population still practice open defecation. Focus The study sought to examine the behavioral and psychological mechanisms that influence attitudes toward open-defecation-free behavior in Ghana by applying a behavior change theory. Key Hypotheses The following hypotheses were formulated and tested by this study: households’ attitude towards open defecation-free has a significant positive relationship with the actual open defecation-free behavior, household’s subjective norms towards open defecation-free have a significant positive relationship with their actual open defecation-free behavior and households’ perceived behavioral control over open defecation free has a significant positive relationship with their actual open defecation free behavior. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted involving 550 respondents. Data were analyzed using the structural equation modeling technique. Results All three variables of the theory of planned behavior were found to have a positive significant influence on Ghanaian households’ actual open defecation-free behaviors. Demographics such as income, educational level, and availability of latrines were found to moderate the relationships between subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and households’ actual open defecation behavior. Importance to Social Marketing Field The study extends the current literature on social marketing by demonstrating that the theory of planned behavior could be used to predict people’s attitudes toward open-defecation-free behavior. Though the theory of planned behavior has been empirically proven as a good predictor of behavior, by moderating its relationship with open defecation-free behavior with demographic variables our model fleshes out more nuances of the theory, thereby contributing to the development of a social marketing theory. Recommendations for Research or Practice This study employed a cross-sectional survey; hence it may presume static relationships among the constructs which can be cured by a future longitudinal study that could explain the pattern of behavior change. The study recommends that government facilitates the provision of latrines for households by providing financial assistance to those who cannot afford the construction of latrines. A social marketing campaign should also be adopted to encourage the use of latrines.

Factors related to open defecation behavior: A cross-sectional study in Serang City, Banten, Indonesia

Background: Open defecation remains a public health problem in Indonesia, contributing to various diseases such as diarrheal diseases within communities. Open defecation can be influenced by several factors, including socio-demographic, cultural, financial, and poor sanitation factors. However, these factors remain poorly investigated. Objective: This study aimed to determine the association between age, gender, level of education, knowledge, attitude, family income, local government support, availability of clean water, and family latrines with open defecation behavior in Serang City, Banten Province, Indonesia. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was selected, using purposive sampling in the study area. Data were collected from 220 respondents using a structured questionnaire from June to October 2022. Chi-square test was used to analyze the data. Results: The majority of the respondents were females (52.7%), and the dominant age group was &gt;30 years old (50.9%). Bivariate analysis showed a significant relationship between gender (OR = 8.190, 95% CI =4 .460-15.038), attitude level (OR = 2.391, 95% CI = 1.271-4.500), family income (OR = 35.964, 95% CI = 8.477-152.582), local government support (OR = 4.540, 95% CI = 2.073-9.943), availability of clean water (OR = 2.834, 95% CI =1.632-4.922), and family latrines (OR = 19.260, 95% CI = 9.612-38.591) with open defecation behavior (p &lt;0.05). There was no significant relationship between age, level of education, and knowledge with open defecation behavior (p &gt;0.05). Conclusion: The main variables that significantly influenced open defecation behavior were female gender, family income, local government support, and family latrines. Therefore, there is a need for a policy shift to involve female empowerment and local government support to construct affordable and effective latrines, aiming to improve the current practice and eliminate open defecation.

PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT DALAM BUANG AIR BESAR MELALUI METODE STBM DI RW. 07 PASIRKALIKI CIMAHI UTARA

Open defecation behavior still occurs in RT. 02 and 03 (RW. 07), Pasirkaliki Village, North Cimahi District, Cimahi City. Some residents of the community do not have a septic tank, they immediately throw their feces into the sewer. The goal is to find out the aspects of knowledge and aspects of community behavior RT. 02 and 03 Pasirkaliki Village, Cimahi City before and after community service, and the installation of 1 septic tank. The target is an increase in knowledge scores and changes in community behavior, as well as the installation of one piece septic tank. The outputs are: National Journal, Booklet and IPR, as well as the implementation video. The implementation method includes preparation, namely coordination with related parties, management of RT, RW, and Puskesmas permits, preparation of questionnaires, preparation of materials for counseling. The implementation includes: socialization to RT, RW, cadre and community managers, pretest, counseling, postest, RT, and RW deliberations, and community empowerment through septic tank construction. The partners are the people of RT. 02 and 03 Pasirkaliki Village, Cimahi City. The results achieved: there was an increase in the knowledge score of the RT. 02 and 03 community on average by 44%, there was a change in community behavior by 33.33%, and the installation of 1 septic tank. Outputs in the form of national journals, booklets and IPR, as well as implementation videos. Suggestion: The Pasirkaliki Health Center must be more intensive in conducting counseling about Stop Open Defecation (BABS) in RT. 02 and RT 03, must be more intensive in socializing about saving organic waste because not all people have participated in saving waste to build septic tanks, the community must participate in “Goyang Gotik” activities (gotong royong untuk membangun tangki septik) by saving inorganic waste, to assist in the manufacture of septic tanks.

Connecting Factors for the Application of Community-Based Total Sanitation in the Work Area of the Blang Bintang Health Center, Aceh Besar

Open defecation behavior occurs due to hereditary habits and habits since childhood. At this time, the government launched a program that is to stop open defecation with the Community-Based Total Sanitation Program. This program is an entry point towards total sanitation and is an effort to break the chain of pollution from human excrement to drinking, eating and other standard water. Community-based total sanitation is expected to be able to change people's habitual attitudes in an effort to improve environmental sanitation conditions. This study aims to determine the factors related to the implementation the program in the work area of the Blang Bintang Health Center, Aceh Besar, Aceh Province. This research is descriptive analytic in nature, carried out using a cross-sectional design method with a quantitative approach. The population in this study is the community in the working area of the Blang Bintang Health Center with a population of 1,990 people. The populations of samples were 97 respondents and data analysis used the Chi-Square Test. The results of the study gave respondents the first pillar of good Community-Based Total Sanitation implementation of 63.9%, respondents with less knowledge of 58.8%. In general, respondents with high school education were 69.1%, respondents' behavior towards the program was known 67% to have a positive attitude, 58.8% respondents stated that the role of health workers played a role, 69.1 the role of community leaders was more dominated respondents stated that they lacked participation of 64.9% that respondents had facilities

Faktor-Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Perilaku BABS Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Siulak Gedang

Open Defecation Free (ODF) is an activity directed at changing the behavior of Open defecationtoward latrines. Based on the data obtained, there are 10 villages with a total of 457 households that have not been verified as open defecation free. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors related to open defecation behavior in the Siulak Gedang Health Center Work Area, Kerinci Regency in 2022. This research was a quantitative study with the approach cross sectional conducted in two villages in the Siulak Gedang Health Center Work Area. . The population in this study were all households in the village with high open defecation status, namely Siulak Gedang Village and Pelak Naneh Village as many as 515 families, with a sample of 100 families. Data was collected through interviews using a questionnaire. Data analysis with univariate and bivariate with statistical chi-square test. The results showed that there was a relationship between knowledge (p = 0.003), attitude (p = 0.000), socioeconomic (p = 0.002), and latrine ownership (p = 0.000) with open defecation behavior. There was no relationship between the support of health workers (p=1) with open defecation behavior. To reduce the number of open defecation (OD), it is hoped that the community always participates in implementing clean and healthy living behaviors, especially in the ownership and use of healthy family latrines.

Determinant Analysis Of Open Defecation with Stunting Incidence in Aceh Singkil District

Stunting is a nutritional problem in Indonesia that is a cross-sectoral problem due to its complex and multifactor causal factors. The government has a role of involvement and capacity in stunting reduction interventions. One of the determinants of stunting in Aceh Singkil District is open defecation which is an indicator of WASH (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene) that contributes to the incidence of inflammatory diseases. This study aims to analyze the determinant of open defecation with stunting incidence in Aceh Singkil District. This study used a qualitative design with Focus Group Discussion data collection techniques for the regional working unit in Aceh Singkil District. The results showed that open defecation is still one of the causes of stunting in Aceh Singkil District where open defecation behavior still exists, such as digging landfills, flying toilets, and public bathing, washing, and toilet facilities in rivers. The problems related to this are the low level of proper drinking water facilities, the behavior of open defecation, and the lack of clean water sources. The conclusion is that there is a need for support from policymakers in improving specific interventions carried out by cross-sectors, especially the rules on Gampoeng for residents who are still doing defecation.

Hubungan Karakteristik Penduduk dengan Perilaku Buang Air Besar Sembarangan (BABS) di Desa Silo Lama Tahun 2022

One of the public health problems that is still a global problem is the habit of open defecation. The habit of open defecation (BABS) is one example of a very bad and unhealthy habit. The purpose of this study was to determine the description and relationship between the dependent and independent variables. This research is a quantitative research with a cross sectional research design. The total population in this study were all residents of the Silo Lama village, Silau Laut sub-district with a total of 1264 families and the sample in the study was 125 families in Silo Lama Village, Silau Laut District. Procedures for collecting data were interviews and questionnaires, data analysis was carried out univariate and bivariate with the help of the SPSS program. The results showed that age and open defecation behavior did not have a relationship with p = 0.695 (&gt; 0.05), and the variables associated with open defecation were education, knowledge, attitudes, and habits. It is better if the community in Silo Lama village, Silau Laut sub-district, should conduct a village consultation regarding open defecation in order to obtain a solution that will be carried out to deal with these health problems.

Pengetahuan Dan Sikap Dengan Kepemilikan Jamban Pada Masyarakat Negeri Mesa Kabupaten Maluku Tengah

Background. Latrine is an effective human waste disposal facility for breaking the chain of disease transmission. The role of feces in the spread of disease is very large. that is, it can directly contaminate food, drinks, vegetables, etc., as well as water, soil, insects (flies, cockroaches, etc.) and parts of our bodies can be contaminated by these feces. In the 2020 State program report, the number of residents who do not have a toilet in Mesa State is 88 heads of families (64.7%). Research purposes.To obtain information about the description of knowledge and attitudes regarding latrine ownership among the people of Negeri Mesa, Teon Nila, Serua District, Central Maluku Regency in 2021. Method.The research design used was descriptive research, the sampling technique was total sampling, with a sample size of 136 families. Research result.. From the research results, it was found that the majority of respondents had poor knowledge of open defecation behavior, namely 55 respondents (40.4%) while respondents who had good knowledge were 35 respondents (25.7%). There were 132 respondents (97.1%) who had a good attitude towards open defecation, while 4 respondents (2.9%) had a bad attitude. Conclusion.From the research results, it was concluded that in the description of the behavior of the people in this study, they still practice open defecation in Mesa Country and in the attitude category.