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Hygiene practice and sanitation conditions as predictors of infectious diseases in the community

Proceedings Academic Universitas Jambi · Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025) · pp. 433–442

DOI
10.22437/proca.v1i2.50266
Published
2025-11-26
Publisher
LPPM Universitas Jambi
Language
en
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Abstract

Background: Poor hygiene practice and inadequate sanitation remain public health concerns that contribute to the spread of infectious diseases. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between hygiene practice, environmental sanitation conditions, and the incidence of infectious diseases in the community. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 240 mothers and their children who met the inclusion criteria. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and household observations assessing hygiene practice and environmental sanitation. Diarrhea incidence was determined based on maternal reports within the past two weeks. Data were analyzed using univariate, bivariate (Chi-Square/Fisher’s exact test). Results: The findings showed that 56.7% of households practiced poor hygiene and 52.5% had inadequate sanitation conditions. Infectious diseases, including diarrhea, dengue fever, and skin infections, were reported by 40.0% of respondents. There was a significant association between waste management and disease incidence (p=0.01; OR=2.6; 95% CI: 1.3–5.1) as well as between environmental sanitation and disease incidence (p=0.02; OR=2.3; 95% CI: 1.2–4.4). Conclusion: Poor hygiene practices are significantly associated with diarrhea incidence in children, with varying effects by age. Strengthening maternal education, food hygiene, handwashing with soap, household sanitation, and exclusive breastfeeding promotion are practical strategies to reduce childhood diarrhea.

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Rina Nofri EnisAffiliation unknown12
Herlambang HerlambangUniversitas Jambi12
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