KORELASI PENDAPATAN KELUARGA DAN PENDIDIKAN IBU TERHADAP PEMBERIAN ASI EKSKLUSIF

Exclusive breastfeeding based on Government Regulation Number 33 of 2012 concerning Exclusive Breastfeeding isbreast milk that is given to babies from birth for six months, without adding and or replacing with other food ordrinks. Coverage of infants gets exclusive breastfeeding nationally at 61.33%. This figure has exceeded the 2017Strategic Plan target of 44%. The percentage of exclusive breastfeeding for infants 0-6 months in Central Java in2017 was 54.4%. Coverage of exclusive breastfeeding in Sukoharjo Regency is 60.36%.Thepurpose of this researchaims to determine whether there is a correlation between the level of family income and level of mother education ofexcluxive breastfeeding. This research use analytic observational design with cross sectional approach. Thepopulation in this study are mothers who have children more than six month in the working area of Gatak SukoharjoPublic Health Center. Sampling technique in this research using cluster random sampling technique. LogisticRegression test data obtained significance of family income level equal to 0.034 and mother education level equal to0.004.The limitation of this study is to collect data on the level of family income based only on interviews withoutany supporting questionnaireBased on these results indicate the correlation of family income level and mothereducation level of excluxive breastfeeding.

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Contextual Effect of Village and Other Determinants on Infant Mortality: A Multilevel Analysis from Karanganyar, Central Java

Childhood Stunting, Wasting, and Obesity, as the Critical Global Health Issues: Forging Cross-Sectoral Solutions ◽

10.26911/the7thicph.03.114 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Endang Palupi ◽

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Harsono Salimo ◽

Bhisma Murti ◽

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Keyword(s):

Infant Mortality ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Maternal Education ◽

Family Income ◽

Child Survival ◽

Contextual Effect ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Central Java ◽

Poor Nutritional Status

ABSTRACT Background: Rural children face higher mortality rates than their urban counterparts. Although the rural disadvantage in average child survival in developing countries is firmly established, its explanation is less clear. Several studies suggest that household-level factors appear to be important in explaining rural-urban differences in child mortality. This study aimed to examine the contextual effect of village and other determinants on infant mortality in Karanganyar, Central Java. Subjects and Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Karanganyar, Central Java, from February to May 2020. A sample of 200 infants aged 1 to 23 months was selected by fixed disease sampling. The dependent variable was infant mortality. The independent variables were exclusive breastfeeding, nutritional intake, immunization status, maternal education, family income, and contextual effect of village. The data were collected by questionnaire and analyzed by a multiple multilevel logistic regression run on Stata 13. Results: Infant mortality decreased with exclusive breastfeeding (b= -5.10; 95% CI= -9.60 to -0.59; p= 0.026), high family income (b= -5.96; 95% CI= – 9.91 to -2.02; p= 0.003), high maternal education (b= -4.09; 95% CI= -7.79 to -0.38; p= 0.030), and complete immunization (b= -4.67; 95% CI= -8.69 to -0.67; p= 0.022). Infant mortality increased with poor nutritional status (b= 4.99; 95% CI= 1.79 to 8.19; p= 0.002). Village had contextual effect on infant mortality with ICC= 32%. Conclusion: Infant mortality decreases with exclusive breastfeeding, high family income, high maternal education, and complete immunization. Infant mortality increases with poor nutritional status. Village has contextual effect on infant mortality. Keywords: infant mortality, contextual effect of village Correspondence: Endang Palupi. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java. Email: [email protected]. Mobile: +6281331872723. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.03.114

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Undergraduate nursing students’ attitude towards online classes during lockdown period in India: imposed or interested?

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20203892 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (9) ◽

pp. 3371

Author(s):

Rakhi Gaur ◽

Shiv Kumar Mudgal ◽

Simarjeet Kaur ◽

Ravikant Sharma

Keyword(s):

Nursing Students ◽

Family Income ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Attitude Score ◽

Online Classes ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Undergraduate Nursing Students ◽

Undergraduate Nursing ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Mother Education

Background: Online classes were never been a part of regular habit in India. But due to corona pandemic every institute is offering online classes whether medical or nursing institutes. Aim was to ascertain the attitude towards online classes among undergraduate nursing students during lockdown period.Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted on 394 undergraduate nursing students in which samples were chosen through convenient sampling technique. A valid and reliable self-structured questionnaire based on 5 point Likert scale was used to ascertain the attitude of undergraduate nursing students towards online classes and data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS version 23.Results: More than two-third (76%) participants showed unfavorable attitude towards online classes. There was a significant difference between age, residence, father and mother education with participants’ year of study (p<0.05). Overall mean score for attitude towards online classes was 73.37 (SD±23.52) and there was no significant difference between overall attitude score with participants’ year of study. Only one subscale (interest to computer and intention to adopt component) had significant difference (p=0.011) among participants. There was significant association found among gender, mother education and family income with their year of study (p<0.05).Conclusions: Online classes may have lots of advantages over traditional classes yet it does not seem to be of much interest among undergraduate nursing students in India and they are not willing to consider it on a regular basis. Policy makers should find the way to make online classes more interesting.

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Fulfilment of minimum acceptable diet (MAD), short birth length and family income level are associated with stunting in children aged 6-23 months in Central Jakarta

Malaysian Journal of Nutrition ◽

10.31246/mjn-2020-0045 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Madinar ◽

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Ervida Andina ◽

Endang L. Achadi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Large Scale ◽

Family Income ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Income Level ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Birth Length ◽

Dominant Factor ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chi Square Analysis

Introduction: Stunting is a condition characterised by retardation in the growth and development of children as a result of chronic inadequate nutritional intake and/or recurrent infectious diseases. This research aims to determine the factors related to stunting occurrence among children aged 6-23 months. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in 2019. The sample was 231 children selected by multistage random sampling technique from 13 Posyandu (integrated healthcare centres) in six administrative villages located across three sub-districts of the Central Jakarta region. Results: The results showed that the prevalence of stunting was 26.0% and minimum acceptable diet (MAD) was only met by 31.6% of the children studied. Chi-square analysis revealed that short birth length (OR=2.176; 95% CI: 1.155–4.098) and family income level (OR=0.388; 95% CI: 0.201–0.749) were significantly associated with stunting. Logistic regression showed that fulfilment of MAD, short birth length (OR=0.471; 95% CI: 0.244–0.909), and family income (OR=0.387; 95% CI: 0.197–0.759) were significant factors for stunting among children 6-23 months in Central Jakarta in 2019, with fulfilment of MAD as a dominant factor (OR=3.29; 95% CI: 1.171–9.241). Conclusion: More efforts need to be done to achieve the recommended MAD for all children aged between 6-23 months and to prevent short birth length. Large scale studies to explore the role of MAD in reducing stunting and qualitative studies to identify the constraints and promoting factors to better infant and young child feeding practices are imperative for programme improvement.

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Faktor-Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Status Gizi Balita Di Kelurahan Pangkalan Jati Kecamatan Cinere Kota Depok Tahun 2020

KESMAS UWIGAMA: Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat ◽

10.24903/kujkm.v7i1.949 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 1-15

Author(s):

Noura Azmia Tabah ◽

Sri Wahyuningsih

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Family Income ◽

Occupational Status ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

P Value ◽

Test Results ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Logistic Regression Test

Background: Toddler nutritional status is an important thing that must be known by every parent. Special attention needed for the growth and development of the toddler due to the fact that malnutrition during this golden period is irreversible, malnutrition in this period can also affect children's brain development in the future. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to determine what factors that related to the toddler nutritional status in Posyandu Kelurahan Pangkalan Jati Kecamatan Cinere, Depok city in year 2020. Research Metodes: The design of this study is cross sectional with a sample size 158 respondents who fit the inclusion criteria using a propotional stratified random sampling technique. Results: The result of this study, chi square showed the factors that related to the toddler nutritional status are gender variables (p value = 0.005), exclusive breastfeeding (p value = 0.003), infectious diseases (p value = 0,000), mother's occupational status ( p value = 0.004), mother's education level (p value = 0,000), family income (p value = 0,000), and number of family members (p value = 0.001). The logistic regression test results showed that the factor mostly affected toddler nutritional status in Posyandu Kelurahan Pangkalan Kecamatan Cinere, Depok City is family income (odds ratio 38.844; 95% CI 9.977-151.230). Conclusion: The factor mostly affected toddler nutritional status in Posyandu Kelurahan Pangkalan Kecamatan Cinere, Depok City is family income. Keywords: Family income, gender, exclusive breastfeeding

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HUBUNGAN PEMBERIAN ASI EKSKLUSIF DENGAN KEJADIAN STUNTING PADA BALITA USIA 1-5 TAHUN DIPUSKESMAS SUKAHENING KECAMATAN SUKAHENING KABUPATEN TASIKMALAYA

Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Immanuel ◽

10.36051/jiki.v13i2.102 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 109

Author(s):

Yuyun Sarinengsih

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Health Center ◽

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Growth Failure ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Not Given ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Public Health Center ◽

The Impact

ABSTRAKStunting yaitu keadaan gagal tumbuh akibat dari kekurangan gizi kronis. Prevalensi stunting di Kabupaten Tasikmalaya menempati urutan keempat, dimana kecamatan Sukahening menempati urutan pertama tertinggi dengan jumlah 155 balita mengalami stunting. Faktor yang dapat mempengaruhi kejadian stunting yaitu pengasuhan anak yang kurang baik dimana tidak diberikannya ASI secara Ekslusif. Pencegahan stunting yaitu pada 1000 hari kehidupan dimana salah satunya pemberian ASI secara Ekslusif.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara pemberian ASI Ekslusif dengan kejadian stunting pada balita 1-5 tahun di Puskesmas Sukahening Kecamatan Sukahening Kabupaten Tasikmalaya.Jenis Penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif korelasional dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Populasi total sampling sebanyak 95 responden menggunakan teknik purposive sampling.Hasil Penelitian diperoleh lebih dari setengah responden 51,6% tidak diberikan ASI secara Ekslusif, dan sebagian besar 65,3% balita mengalami stunting. Hasil perhitungan chi-square diperoleh ρ.value (0,000<0,05) maka H0 ditolak sehingga terdapat hubungan antara Pemberian ASI Ekslusif dengan kejadian stunting pada balita 1-5 tahun di Puskesmas Sukahening Kecamatan Sukahening Kabupaten Tasikmalaya.Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberi informasi yang bermanfaat dan perlu dilakukan pendidikan kesehatan ulang yang terjadwal terkait nutrisi yang terjangkau dan sehat sehingga dapat meningkatkan cakupan ASI Ekslusif dan dapat menurunkan angka stunting.Kata Kunci : ASI Ekslusif, StuntingDaftar Pustaka : 25 buku (2010-2018)9 jurnal (2013-2019)2 Website (2010-2017) ABSTRACTStunting is a condition of growth failure due to chronic malnutrition. The stunting prevalence in Tasikmalaya Regency was at the fourth place where Sukahening sub-district was at the highest with 155 stunting. Factor that can influence the occurrence of stunting is a poor parenting where exclusive breastfeeding is not given. The best prevention of stunting is on 1000 days of life where exclusive breastfeeding is given. The impact, if the baby is not given exclusive breastfeeding, they will lack of nutrition and also will have an impact on the growth or inappropriate height. This aims of the research is to determine the relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and the incidence of stunting on toddler under 5 years of at Sukahening Public Health Center, Sukahening Sub district, Tasikmalaya Regency. The type of research used is descriptive correlation with a cross-sectional approach. The total samplings were 95 respondents which used purposive sampling technique. The results of the research were obtained more than half of the respondents 51.6% were given exclusive breastfeeding, and most 65.3% of children under five had stunting. The chi-square calculation results obtained that ρ.value (0,000 <0,05) then H0 is rejected so that there is a relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and the incidence of stunting on toddlers under 5 years in Sukahening Public Health Center, Sukahening Sub district, Tasikmalaya Regency. Performed the health education related to affordable and healthy nutrition so that it can increase the coverage of exclusive breastfeeding and can reduce stunting rates. Keywords : Exclusive breastfeeding, Stunting Bibliography : 25 books (2010-2018) 9 journals (2013-2019) 2 Websites (2010-2017)

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HUBUNGAN ANTARA ISAPAN BAYI DENGAN PRODUKSI ASI PADA IBU MENYUSUI DI RUMAH SAKIT ISLAM JEMURSARI SURABAYA

Journal of Health Sciences ◽

10.33086/jhs.v8i1.213 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Tri Aprillia Tauriska ◽

Farida Umamah

Keyword(s):

Breast Milk ◽

Milk Production ◽

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Probability Sampling ◽

Significance Level ◽

Breast Milk Production ◽

Chi Square Test

The correlation between baby’s suck and breast milk production in breastfeeding mothers in RSI Jemursari Surabaya. The mothers feel reluctant to breastfeed their babies even though the exclusive breastfeeding has become a government’s propaganda. The pre-data taken from 15 breastfeeding mothers inform that 60% had a low breast milk production. Purpose of this study was to find out the correlation between baby’s suck and breast milk production in breastfeeding mothers in RSI Jemursari Surabaya.The design of study was analytic-observational done by applying cross sectional approach. The population involved all breastfeeding mothers as imumnunization visiting the hospital with their babies, totally 18 people, in which 17 respondents were taken by using probability sampling technique. The instrument used for collecting the data was a checklist. The variables used in this study were baby’s suck and breast milk production. The data were analyzed by using Chi-Square test with the significance level α = 0.05.The result of study showed that nearly all of the babies (94.1%) sucked correctly, whereas nearly all of the mothers (88.2%) had sufficient breast milk production. Moreover, the result of statistic test showed that p = 0.018 with the significance level α = 0.05 so that p < α. It also meant that H0 was rejected. The conclusion of study often the babies suck correctly, breast milk is produced. Hence, the breastfeeding mothers to still maintaining for breastfeed their baby with train them how to breastfeed correctly to increase breast milk production.

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Faktor- Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Pemanfaatan Pelayanan Antenatal di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Air Tawar Kota Padang

Jurnal Ilmiah Universitas Batanghari Jambi ◽

10.33087/jiubj.v19i3.761 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (3) ◽

pp. 661

Author(s):

Desi Andriani ◽

Husna Yetti ◽

Roza Sriyanti

Keyword(s):

Antenatal Care ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Family Income ◽

Health Workers ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

P Value ◽

Independent Practice ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Antenatal Services

Antenatal care or antenatal care is a planned program that is observation, education and medical treatment for pregnant women, to obtain a safe and satisfying pregnancy and childbirth process. The indicator used to assess the access of pregnant women to antenatal care is K1 direction (first visit) is the contact of pregnant women to health workers and K4 (perspective visit) is 4 or more times contact with health workers. From the data of the Padang City Health Office, it was found that the Air Tawar Puskesmas with this low level was caused by various factors. The purpose of this study was to determine factors related to the use of antenatal services. This type of research is a quantitative study with cross sectional study design with 110 respondents of third trimester pregnant women with purposive sampling technique. Data analysis was performed univariate, bivariate with Chi squre test. From the research results obtained from the five factors studied, it was found that the factors related to the use of antenatal services in freshwater health centers were access or distance with pvalue 0.009 = OR 21.676), service availability factors with a p value of 0.001 = OR 9.293, the role factor midwives with a p value of 0.001 = OR 12.302, while the family income factor, disease complaints obtained results have nothing to do with the use of antenatal services. The author's suggestion is that there is a need for good coordination with the Independent Practice Midwife (BPM), revitalize puskesmas to more strategic places and improve better facilities, improve accessibility that can be minimized, strive to reach pregnant women, especially for accessibility that is less affordable.

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Health Problems of Elderly Patients attending Combined Military Hospital, Dhaka

Journal of Armed Forces Medical College Bangladesh ◽

10.3329/jafmc.v13i1.41008 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 8-12

Author(s):

SM Humayun Kabir ◽

Md Ziaul Islam ◽

Masuda Begum ◽

Masud Ahmed ◽

Mohammad Mohsin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Elderly Patients ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Family Income ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Armed Forces ◽

The Elderly ◽

Health Problems ◽

Military Hospital ◽

Care Providers ◽

Cross Sectional

Introduction: Health problems of elderly are an emerging health burden throughout the world. Bangladesh is currently undergoing a demographic transition and the proportion of the population of 60 years and older is increasing rapidly. Health care providers and policymakers are highly concerned with this burning issue. Objective: To know the disease pattern among the elderly patients in Combined Military Hospital, Dhaka. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out from July 2015 to June 2016 among 152 elderly patients above 60 years of age admitted in Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka Cantonment. Data were collected by face-to-face interview with semi-structured questionnaire and checklist following purposive sampling technique. Analysis of data was done by Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS, version 20.0). Results: Mean age of the elderly was 72.06±4.56 years with the range of 60-80 years and majority (90.8%) of the elderly was male. Out of total 152 elderly patients, by occupation majority (31.6%) were in the business group followed by 30.3% in the retired group and 9.2 % in the housewife group. Average monthly family income was BDT 17927.63±7360.75 with the range of BDT 6000-35000. With initial complaints elderly patients reported to doctors in private chamber (38.2%), private hospital (25.6%) and Govt hospital (5.9%). Among all of the elderly patients, majority (21.1%) had Diabetes Mellitus followed by Rheumatoid Arthritis (17.6%), Asthma (12.5%), Cataract (11.2%), ENT problem (6.6%), Malignancy (5.9%) and Benign Enlargement of Prostate 8(5.3%). Conclusion: The number of elderly people is expanding rapidly; it also presents multifaceted health problems and thus creates unique challenges for the national healthcareservices. Early identification of problem and ensuring the availability of health with economic and social support can have a control over the elderly health problems. Journal of Armed Forces Medical College Bangladesh Vol.13(1) 2017: 8-12

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HUBUNGAN BBLR DAN ASI EKSLUSIF DENGAN KEJADIAN STUNTING DI PUSKESMAS LIMA PULUH PEKANBARU

Jurnal Endurance ◽

10.22216/jen.v3i1.1767 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 131

Author(s):

Lidia Fitri

Keyword(s):

Birth Weight ◽

Low Birth Weight ◽

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Health Centre ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

P Value ◽

Not Given ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Analysis Study

Stunting is one of the long-term indicators for malnutrition. Stunting prevalence in Indonesia about 37.2%. Babies born with low birth weight is 10.2% and the achievement of exclusive breastfeeding is 30.2%. Survey in Limapuluh Health Centre Pekanbaru, from 18 children who perform measurements, obtained 13 infants suffered stunting. The result of interviews showed that three of them were born with low birth weight (BBLR) and five are not given exclusive breastfeeding. This research is to find-out the correlation between low birth weight (BBLR) and exclusive breastfeeding with stunting in Limapuluh Health Centre Pekanbaru in 2017. This study was a quantitative analysis study used cross sectional strategy. Population consists of 300 people, sample consists of 75 people by accidental sampling technique. Analysis using univariat and bivariate. The result were 25 infant (33,3%) are stunting, 22 infant (29,3%) with low birth weight (BBLR) and not given exclusive breastfeeding are 55 infant (73,3%). There was a significant association between low birth weight (BBLR) with stunting was obtained p value 0.000 and association between exclusive breastfeeding with stunting was obtained p value 0.021 its mean p<0,05. There is a relationship between BBLR and exclusive breastfeeding with stunting events, the Ha accepted. Stunting merupakan salah satu indikasi buruknya status gizi pada anak. Prevalensi stunting di Indonesia sebesar 37,2%. Angka kejadian bayi dengan BBLR sebanyak 10,2% dan pencapaian ASI ekslusif 30,2%. Survey di Puskesmas Lima Puluh kota Pekanbaru Provinsi Riau didapatkan dari 18 orang balita yang di ukur, 13 orang diantaranya mengalami stunting. Hasil wawancara memperlihatkan bahwa 3 orang diantaranya lahir dengan BBLR dan 5 orang tidak diberikan ASI ekslusif. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui hubungan berat badan lahir rendah (BBLR) dan ASI ekslusif dengan kejadian stunting di Puskesmas Lima Puluh Pekanbaru. Jenis penelitian analitik kuantitatif dengan desain cross sectional. Populasi berjumlah 300 orang balita, sampel 75 responden dengan teknik accidental sampling. Analisis data secara univariat dan bivariat. Hasil penelitian diperoleh sebanyak 25 orang (33,3%) balita mengalami stunting, balita dengan BBLR sebanyak 22 orang (29,3%) dan yang tidak diberikan ASI ekslusif sebanyak 55 orang (73,3%). Ada hubungan yang bermakna antara berat badan lahir rendah (BBLR) dengan kejadian stunting dimana p value 0.000 dan terdapat hubungan antara pemberian ASI ekslusif dengan kejadian stunting diperoleh nilai p value 0.021 artinya p<0,05. Dapat disimpulkan terdapat hubungan antara BBLR dan ASI eklusif dengan kejadian stunting, maka Ha diterima.

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Assessing the burden of Covid-19 in the slums of Bangalore city: Results of Rapid Community Survey

Indian Journal of Community Health ◽

10.47203/ijch.2021.v33i03.012 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 33 (3) ◽

pp. 475-479

Author(s):

Ranganath Thimnahalli Sobagaiah ◽

Ramesh Nugehally Raju Masthi ◽

Lalitha Krishnappa ◽

Ambika Rangaiah ◽

Girish Nagaraja Rao ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Inner Core ◽

Venous Blood ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Community Survey ◽

Age Group ◽

Rt Pcr ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Bangalore City ◽

Cluster Random Sampling

Background: Karnataka, more so Bangalore, reported an increase in number of COVID-19 cases in early April 2021. Objective: To assess the burden of COVID-19 in the slums of Bengaluru city. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional multi centre community-based study was done in the 2nd and 3rd week of April 2021 in 24 different slums in Bangalore city. WHO cluster random sampling technique was followed. Swabs for RTPCR test and 4 ml of venous blood was collected from 728 subjects more than 18 years of age. Results: A total of 51 (7%) subjects were positive for COVID-19 through RT-PCR. Majority 33 (56.9%) were in the age group of 18-44 years. 148 (20.3%) subjects were sero-positive on blood examination and 18-44 years was the (59.4%) preponderant age group. Overall seropositivity was 20.3% (95%CI; 17.4-23.2) and RT-PCR positivity is 7% (95%CI; 5.2-8.8%) among the subjects surveyed. In the inner core area of Bangalore, seropositivity was 24.2% (95%CI; 21.0 – 27.3) and RT-PCR positivity was 8% (95%CI; 6.1-9.9). Two doses of COVID-19 vaccine were taken only by 1.55% subjects during the study period. Conclusion: The study showed that one in 5 subjects were sero-positive to SARS-CoV-2 and one in 15 individuals had active COVID-19 infection.

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