Prevention of the incidence of diarrhea in infants through hygiene of milk bottles
Background: Diarrhea is the fourth largest cause of death among children aged less than 5 years. One of the causes of diarrheal diseases in infants is a milk bottle that is not hygiene. Purpose: This study aimed to analyze how to maintain the hygiene of milk bottles in preventing the incidence of diarrhea in infants in Sidotopo Village, Semampir District, Surabaya City. Methods: This study was an observational analytic study with a cross sectional study design. The population in this study were mothers who had children under five in Sidotopo Village, Semampir District, Surabaya City. The research sample was taken using simple random sampling method with calculations based on Slovin formula so that the samples obtained were 60 toddlers. Data collection was conducted from 2 January - 5 February 2018 Data collection using questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Data analysis using the chi-square test. Results: This study showed that the technique of maintaining the hygiene of milk bottles can prevent the incidence of diarrhea in infants (p <0.05). The results of the chi square test showed a significant relationship between the technique of washing hands with soap using soap and not using soap with the incidence of diarrhea (p = 0.03), but the results of testing on the behavior of hand washing habits of mothers with diarrhea showed insignificant results (p = 0.27). Conclusion: There is a relationship between techniques in maintaining the hygiene of milk bottles with efforts to prevent the occurrence of diarrhea in Sidotopo Village, Semampir District, Surabaya City.