Risk Factors Associated With Acute Diarrhea Among Toddlers In The Working Area of Bendahara Health Center Aceh Tamiang District

Abstract

Background: Diarrhea was the first leading cause of death among toddlers in Indonesia in 2019, with a proportion of 10.7% in Indonesia. Aceh Province occupies the second position with the highest prevalence of diarrhea among toddlers. There is a comparison of the incidence of diarrhea among toddlers in 2022, Puskesmas Bendahara has an Incidence Rate of 90.75/1000 toddlers.

Method: The research uses a cross-sectional design. The research sample was 87 mothers of toddlers, using the formula of estimating the cross-sectional proportion, and Accidental Sampling was used as a sampling technique.

Results: Univariate analysis found that most mothers had good knowledge 62.1%, poor handwashing behavior 50.6%, history of exclusive breastfeeding behavior 63.2%, qualified toilet ownership 86.2%, and low economic level 58.9%. The results of the bivariate analysis were that there was a relationship between maternal knowledge (p-value= 0.008; PR (CI95%) = 4.909 (1.431-16.842)) and maternal handwashing behavior (p-value= 0.006; PR(CI95%) = 10,750 (1,450-79,711)) with the incidence of acute diarrhea in toddlers at the Bendahara Health Center, Aceh Tamiang Regency.

Conclusion: The frequency of Toodlers with acute diarrhea in the workspace of the Bendahara Public Health Center, Aceh Tamiang Regency, is correlated with mothers' knowledge and handwashing behavior (Hand Hygiene).

Keywords: Acute Diarrhea; Risk Factors; Toddlers