Fauziah Choirunisa, Masta Hutasoit

PERSONAL HYGIENE BEHAVIOR RELATED TO THE INCIDENCE OF DIARRHEA IN SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN AT BANTUL

Introduction

Personal hygiene behavior related to the incidence of diarrhea in school-age children at bantul . Investigate the significant link between personal hygiene behavior and diarrhea incidence in school-age children in Bantul, Indonesia. Discover key findings on child health risks.

Abstract

Diarrhea is a significant health problem in children as it poses a risk of death. In Indonesia, the prevalence of diarrhea in school-aged children (6-12 years) ranges from 2-20%, with 28.9% of children affected, making it the second highest cause of death in this age group. One main contributing factor is the lack of personal hygiene behavior, which plays an important role in maintaining health, safety, and well-being. This study aimed to determine the relationship between personal hygiene behavior and the incidence of diarrhea in primary school children at SD Negeri Banguntapan Bantul. Method : Using a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design, this study involved 77 respondents selected through total sampling and measured using a questionnaire. The Result : showed that 66.2% of respondents had poor hygiene behavior, and 75.3% experienced diarrhea. The contingency coefficient test showed a p-value of 0.000, indicating a significant relationship, with an r-value of 0.594 indicating a moderate relationship. In Conclusión : there is a significant relationship between personal hygiene behavior and the incidence of diarrhea in school-age children at SD Negeri Banguntapan Bantul.

Review

This study critically examines the prevalent issue of diarrhea among school-aged children in Bantul, Indonesia, establishing a significant relationship with personal hygiene behavior. The authors effectively frame the problem, highlighting diarrhea as the second leading cause of death in this age group in Indonesia, thereby underscoring the urgent public health relevance of their investigation. By surveying 77 primary school children, the study revealed concerning statistics: 66.2% exhibited poor hygiene behavior, and 75.3% had experienced diarrhea. The robust statistical findings (p=0.000, r=0.594) provide compelling evidence for a moderate, yet significant, association between these two factors, directly supporting the study's aim. Methodologically, the quantitative cross-sectional design allowed for the efficient identification of associations within the target population. The use of total sampling from SD Negeri Banguntapan Bantul ensured comprehensive coverage of the chosen school. However, a key limitation stems from the cross-sectional nature of the study, which, while effective for demonstrating correlation, cannot definitively establish causality between hygiene behavior and diarrhea incidence. Additionally, the reliance on self-reported data via questionnaires for both hygiene practices and diarrhea experience introduces potential biases, such as recall bias or social desirability bias. The generalizability of these findings may also be limited given the study's focus on a single primary school and a relatively modest sample size. Despite these limitations, the study's findings hold crucial practical implications, particularly given the alarmingly high rates of poor hygiene and diarrhea reported. The strong association identified provides a clear impetus for developing and implementing targeted hygiene education and intervention programs within schools in Bantul and potentially similar regions. Future research would significantly benefit from longitudinal studies to explore causal pathways and assess the effectiveness of such interventions over time. Expanding the scope to include a broader geographical area and a larger, more diverse sample would also enhance the external validity and applicability of the findings, further informing public health strategies aimed at reducing diarrheal disease burden in vulnerable child populations.

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