Risk Factors Analysis of Malaria Transmission at Cross-Bounda-ries Area in Menoreh Hills, Java, Indonesia

Rejeki, Dwi Sarwani Sri and Solikhah, Solikhah and Wijayanti, Siwi Pramatama M (2020) Risk Factors Analysis of Malaria Transmission at Cross-Bounda-ries Area in Menoreh Hills, Java, Indonesia. Iranian Journal of Public Health, 50 (9).

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Abstract

Background:Risk factors of Malaria transmission at cross-boundaries area is important to be identified. This study aimed to identify the risk factors of Malaria transmission at cross-boundaries area in MenorehHills, Java, Indonesia. Methods:The design of the study was an observational study with a case-control design. Data on malaria cases and controls were obtained from the Primary Health Carein Menoreh. All malaria positive patients with clinical and laboratory examinations recorded in health services during 1 Jan 2015-31 Dec 2015. Overall, 138 cases and 138 controlswere included. Several variables were collected such as altitude, night out behavior, the use of mos-quito nets, nighttime bed, travel history, mosquito bite prevention activities, cattle ownership, distance to mos-quito breeding site, etc. Data were obtained by structured questionnaires and observation. Data were analyzed by univariate, bivariate and multivariateResults:The altitude of house >500 m above sea level proved to be influential as a risk factor for Malaria (OR 3.62, 95% CI 1.61-8.16, P=0.002). Several variables were identified as a risk factor of Malaria such as the wall of the house from bamboo/wood, no insecticide and distance of house <100 m from mosquito breeding site.Conclusion:An awareness for the local health sector particularly to provide a recommendation for house con-struction to protect a community from Malaria transmission.

Item Type:	Artikel Umum
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Divisi / Prodi:	Faculty of Public Health (Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat) > FKM Doc
Depositing User:	Dr Solikhah Solikhah
Date Deposited:	10 Nov 2022 04:33
Last Modified:	10 Nov 2022 04:33
URI:	http://eprints.uad.ac.id/id/eprint/37495

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