Angka Kuman Pada Tempat Tidur di Rumah Sakit Daerah Madani Palu Bacterial numbers on ward beds in Rumah Sakit Daerah Madani Palu

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Monica Cecilia ◽  
Novarianti Novarianti ◽  
Christine Christine
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Nosocomial Infections ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Regional Hospital ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
Sanitation Services ◽  
Treatment Room ◽  
Study Population

The unhygienic environment of the hospital will allow the transmission of diseases that can affect public health in that hospital.  Therefore, hospital sanitation services need to be organized in order to create a comfortable and clean hospital environment, so that it can support efforts to cure and prevent the transmission of nosocomial infections in the hospital environment.  The purpose of this study was to determine the number of germs on the inpatient bed of District Madani Hospital of Palu.  The method of this study used descriptive with observational approach. The study population was all inpatient beds in Melon, Jambu, Rambutan, Nangka, Semangka, dan Markisa treatment rooms at Madani Regional Hospital of Palu.  The sample of this study was a part of the impatient bed in rooms of Melon 10, Jambu 10, Rambutan 10, Rambutan 9,  Semangka 7, and Markisa 4, which were taken by simple random sampling.  The results showed that the number of germs did not meet the requirements of> 10 colonies / cm².  So it can be concluded that the number of germs on the inpatient bed of the treatment room at the Palu Madani Regional Hospital does not meet the requirements.

Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Pemberian Dukungan Keluarga Penderita TB Paru

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 235
Author(s):  
Dian Sari
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public Health Centre ◽  
Pulmonary Tb ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

<p><em>Pulmonary Tuberculosis is one of the infectious diseases that become the main problem of Indonesian society. Based on a survey conducted at Andalas Public Health Centre obtained PMO (supervisor taking medicine) TB Lungless provide support to the patient of Pulmonary TB.. This study aims to determine the relationship of knowledge and attitude with the support of family as the PMO of Pulmonary TB patients. The study was conducted at the Andalas Public Health Centre Padang in 2017. The type of descriptive analytic research using a cross-sectional approach with a sample of 59 people taken from a population of 145 people PMO using simple random sampling systematic techniques. The results showed that 27.1% of PMO was not good at providing support, 32.2% knowledge was low, and 37.3% had a negative attitude. Chi-square test concluded that there is a significant correlation between knowledge (p = 0,036), and attitude (p = 0,000), with family support as PMO in Public health centre working area Andalas Padang of the year 2017. The result of this research can be used as a reference in improving TB program Lung so it can reduce the incidence of Pulmonary TB in Public health centre working area Andalas Padang.</em><em></em></p><p> </p><p><em>Tuberkulosis Paru merupakan salah satu penyakit menular yang menjadi masalah utama masyarakat Indonesia. Berdasarkan survei yang dilakukan di Puskesmas Andalas Kota Padang didapatkan sebahagian PMO (pengawas minum obat) TB Paru kurang memberikan dukungan kepada penderita TB Paru. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan dan sikap dengan dukungan keluarga sebagai PMO penderita TB Paru.Penelitian dilakukan di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Andalas Padang Tahun 2017. Jenis penelitian deskriptif analitik dengan menggunakan pendekatan cross sectionaldengan sampel sebanyak 59 orang yang diambil dari populasi 145 orang PMO menggunakan teknik sistematik simple random sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 27,1% PMO kurang baik dalam memberikan dukungan, 32,2% pengetahuan rendah, dan 37,3% mempunyai sikap negatif. Uji chi-square disimpulkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara pengetahuan (p= 0,036), dan sikap (p=0,000), dengan dukungan keluarga sebagai PMO di Wilayah kerja Puskesmas Andalas Padang Tahun 2017. Hasil penelitian ini dapat dijadikan referensi dalam meningkatkan program TB Paru sehingga dapat menurunkan angka kejadian TB Paru di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Andalas Padang</em></p>

scholarly journals Penerapan Supervisi Klinik Model Group dalam Pendokumentasian Asuhan Keperawatan di RSUD Indrasari Rengat

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Deswita Deswita ◽  
Yulastri Arif ◽  
Supiyah Supiyah
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Supervision ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Group Supervision ◽  
Regional Hospital ◽  
P Value ◽  
Group Model ◽  
Model Group ◽  
Clinical Model

Documentation of nursing care is one indicator of the quality of nursing services at the hospital. Documentation of nursing care at Indrasari Rengat Hospital 40% still does not meet the standards, both in completeness standards, implementation standards and relevance standards. The low achievement in documenting nursing care is due to the supervision factor, where supervision is carried out at Indrasari Rengat Regional Hospital is still not optimal, there is no feedback from the head of the room for documentation of nursing care. In this study, researchers applied group model clinical supervision at Indrasari Rengat Regional Hospital, with the aim of seeing the effectiveness of clinical model group supervision of nursing care documentation. This research was carried out from 20 January to 10 August 2015, with a quasi-experimental design, One-Group pretest-Posttest Design. The sample of this study was in the form of 35 patient documents in the inpatient room with simple random sampling technique. The results found a significant difference between documenting nursing care before and after the implementation of clinical model group supervision with p value <0.05. An increase in documentation of nursing care after the implementation of the group model clinical supervision at Indrasari Rengat District Hospital. Keywords: clinical model group supervision; documentation; nursing care ABSTRAK Dokumentasi asuhan keperawatan merupakan salah satu indikator mutu pelayanan keperawatan di Rumah Sakit. Pendokumentasian asuhan keperawatan di RSUD Indrasari Rengat 40% masih belum memenuhi standar, baik dalam standar kelengkapan, standar pelaksanaan dan standar relevansi. Rendahnya pencapaian pendokumentasian asuhan keperawatan disebabkan oleh faktor supervisi, dimana supervisi yang dilakukan di RSUD Indrasari Rengat masih belum optimal, tidak ada feed back dari kepala ruangan terhadap pendokumentasian asuhan keperawatan. Pada penelitian ini, peneliti menerapkan supervisi klinik model group di RSUD Indrasari Rengat, dengan tujuan untuk melihat efektifitas supervisi klinik model group terhadap pendokumentasian asuhan keperawatan. Penelitian ini telah dilaksanakan dari tanggal 20 Januari sampai 10 Agustus 2015, dengan disain quasi experiment, One-Group pretest-Posttest Design. Sampel penelitian ini berupa dokumen pasien di ruang rawat inap sebanyak 35 dokumen dengan tehnik pengambilan sampel simple random sampling. Hasil penelitian didapatkan perbedaan yang signifikan antara pendokumentasian asuhan keperawatan sebelum dan sesudah penerapan supervisi klinik model group dengan p value < 0,05. Terjadi peningkatan pendokumentasian asuhan keperawatan setelah penerapan supervisi klinik model group di RSUD Indrasari Rengat. Kata kunci: supervisi klinik model group; dokumentasi; asuhan keperawatan

scholarly journals Cohesivity Fisheries Community in the Face of Climate Change on the Coast of Western Java

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Galuh Adriana ◽  
Nurmala K. Pandjaitan ◽  
Arya Hadi Dharmawan
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Collective Action ◽  
Collective Efficacy ◽  
Sense Of Community ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Economic Interests ◽  
The Face ◽  
Study Population

<p>ABTRACT<br />The conditions of fishermen is very dependent with nature. Climate change that happening makes nature more difficult to predict. That can make the living of fishermen more vulnerabel. Communities that have a strong cohesiveness will have a collective action to deal with climate change. The purpose of this study is to see the level of cohesiveness fisherman in the face of climate change. The method used is mix method using questionnaire, observation and in-depth interviews. The number of respondents was 100 people. The selection of respondents was done by simple random sampling technique, where the study population are members of “raskin” program from government. The results are fisheries community have a strong social capital, sense of community and community collective efficacy, which is produced strong cohesiveness. However, in reality what is perceived is not necessarily reflected in everyday life. Collective action found only in activities that support public facilities. However, collective action for the economic interests only occurs in certain interest groups. According the results can be argued that the level of fishing community cohesiveness is high, but only produce preparadness for climate change.<br />Keywords: social cohesion, collective action, fisheries community</p><p><br />ABSTRAK<br />Kehidupan nelayan sangat bergantung dengan alam. Perubahan iklim yang terjadi membuat alam semakin sulit untuk diprediksi. Kondisi tersebut membuat kehidupan nelayan semakin vulnerabel. Komunitas yang memiliki kohesivitas yang kuat akan memiliki aksi kolektif untuk menghadapi perubahan iklim. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat derajat kohesivitas komuitas nelayan dalam mengahadapi perubahan iklim. Metode yang digunakan adalah mix method dengan menggunakan kuesioner, observasi dan wawancara mendalam. Jumlah responden adalah 100 orang. Pemilihan responden dilakukan dengan teknik simple random sampling, dimana populasi penelitian adalah anggota komunitas penerima program beras raskin dari pemerintah. Hasil penelitian adalah komunitas nelayan memiliki modal sosial, sense of community dan community collective efficacy yang kuat, yang akan menghasilkan kohesivitas yang kuat. Akan tetapi, apa yang dirasakan belum tentu tercerimin pada kehidupan sehari-hari. Aksi kolektif hanya terdapat pada kegiatan yang mendukung fasilitas umum. Akan tetapi aksi kolektif untuk kepentingan ekonomi hanya terjadi pada kelompok-kelompok kepentingan tertentu. Berdasarkan hasil dapat dikatakan bahwa tingkat kohesivitas komunitas nelayan tinggi, tetapi hanya menghasilkan kesiapan untuk menghadapi perubahan iklim.<br />Kata kunci: kohesivitas, aksi kolektif, komunitas pesisir</p>

scholarly journals Hubungan Frekuensi Perawatan Payudara dengan Kelancaran Produksi ASI pada Ibu Nifas Hari ke 4

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Mariyatul Qiftiyah ◽  
Eva Silviana Rahmawati ◽  
Aris Puji Utami ◽  
Nur Maziyah Hurin’in
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
P Value ◽  
Additional Food ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Breast Care ◽  
Postpartum Mothers

Abstrak. ASI memberi semua energi dan nutrisi yang dibutuhkan bayi selama 6 bulan pertama hidup bayi, sehingga dianjurkan untuk enam bulan pertama bayi hanya diberi ASI Ekslusif tanpa tambahan makanan atau minuman lain. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa hubungan frekuensi perawatan payudara dengan kelancaran produksi ASI pada ibu nifas hari ke 4. Metode penelitian yang digunakanan adalah analitik observasional dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian adalah seluruh ibu nifas hari ke 4 di BPS Asri dan Polindes Permata Bunda Tuban bulan Juli - AgustusTahun 2020, sampel penelitian adalah sebagian ibu nifas hari ke 4 di BPS Asri dan Polindes Permata Bunda Tuban bulan Juli – Agustus Tahun 2020. Teknik sampling yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah simple random sampling. Variabel independen dalam penelitian ini adalah frekuensi perawatan payudara sedangkan variabel dependen dalam penelitian ini kelancaran produksi ASI. Analisis data dalam penelitian menggunakan korelasi Spearman dengan batasan signifikan jika p-value < 0,05. Analisa hasil penelitian menunjukkan p-value = 0,000 yang berarti terdapat hubungan antara frekuensi perawatan payudara dengan kelancaran produksi asi pada ibu nifas hari ke 4. Pentingnya ASI bagi bayi maka ibu nifas diharapkan selalu menjaga kelancaran ASI dengan cara melakukan perawatan payudara secara rutin dan benar.  Kata kunci. Perawatan payudara, ASI, Nifas   The Correlation between The Frequency of Breast Care and The Smooth Production of Breast Milk on Day 4 Postpartum  Abtract.Breastmilk provides all the energy and butrition a baby needs for the first 6 months of baby life. The firts six months only exclusive breastfeeding is provided for babies without any additional food or drink. This study aims to analyze the correlation between the breast care frequency and the smooth production of breastmilk in post-partum mothers on day 4. The research method was observational analytic with a cross-sectional approach. The study population was all-day 4 postpartum mothers and the study sample were some of the fourth days' postpartum mothers at BPS Asri and Polindes Permata Bunda Tuban in March-April 2020. The research sampling was simple random sampling. The independent variable was the frequency of breast care, while the dependent variable was the milk production smoothness. Data analysis used the Spearman correlation with significant limits of p-value <0.05. The analysis of the results showed a p-value=0.000, which means that there was a correlation between the breast care frequency and the breastmilk smooth production in postpartum mothers on day 4. The importance of breastfeeding for babies is that postpartum mothers are expected to always maintain the smooth running of breast milk by doing regular and correct breast care.  Keywords. Breast care, breast milk, postpartum

scholarly journals Faktor Kelembagaan, Sosial Ekonomi Dan Penerapan (Adopsi) Teknologi Terhadap Keberhasilan Usahatani Kopi Arabika Java Preanger

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
Euis Dasipah ◽  
Dety Sukmawati ◽  
Dian Purwadi Faturachman
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Main Hypothesis ◽  
Simultaneous Application ◽  
Coffee Farmers ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Coffee Farming ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Positive Effect

This study aims to determine and study "Institutional Farmers, Socio-economic and Technological Adoption of the Success of Java Preanger Arabica Coffee Farming (Survey of Coffee Farmers in Rancakalong District, Sumedang Regency)". Descriptive Analysis research method, with the research variables consisting of two independent variables namely, farmer institutions and farmers' socio-economic, and two Bound Variables namely Application of technology and success of coffee farming. The study population numbered 110, with a sample of 86 people, simple random sampling. / Simple random sampling, every subject in the population has the same chance of being selected as a sample. Main Hypothesis Testing Results indicate that farmer institutions, farmer socio-economics and application of technology Influence the success of coffee farming, the results of the Hypothesis Sub-tests are; (1) farmer institution influences the success of coffee farming in Rancakalong District, Sumedang Regency, (2) farmer socioeconomic influences on the success of coffee farming in Rancakalong District Sumedang Regency and the application of technology influences the success of coffee farming in Rancakalong District Sumedang Regency, (3) There is The relationship between farmer institutions and socio-economics in Rancakalong District, Sumedang Regency. Farmer institutionalization, farmer socio-economic condition and simultaneous application of technology have a positive effect on the success of coffee farming in Rancakalong Subdistrict, but when compared to the influence of all variables, the Farmer Institution has a smaller effect. While the cause of the influence of X2 is higher than X1, because the dynamics of farmer groups are common everywhere and at any time and are usually more directly related to how to improve farming yields so that the interaction is stronger. Considering the various limitations in this study, it needs to be followed up more broadly and deeply, so that it can provide more comprehensive benefits and look at other factors that influence the success of coffee farming.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Hypertension During Pregnancy And The Incidence Of Neonatory Asphysia In Kotamobagu Regional Hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-80
Author(s):  
Sitti Nurul Hikma Saleh ◽  
Asmiati Asmiati ◽  
Hairil Akbar
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Regional Hospital ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

Asfiksia neonatorum adalah keadaan bayi baru lahir mengalami kegagalan bernafas spontan dan teratur. Asfiksia neonatorum merupakan urutan pertama penyebab kematian di negara berkembang yaitu sebesar 21,1%, salah satu penyebabnya dari faktor ibu yaitu preeklampsia dan eklampsia. Berdasarkan data di RSUD Kota Kotamobagu diperoleh data tahun 2018 kasus asfiksia sebanyak 23 kasus. Tahun 2019 asfiksia sebanyak 81 kasus. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis hubungan hipertensi saat hamil dengan kejadian asfiksia neonatorum di RSUD Kota Kotamobagu. Jenis penelitian adalah observasional analitik dan rancangan penelitian cross sectional. Lokasi penelitian RSUD Kota Kotamobagu. Populasi yaitu seluruh bayi yang lahir di RSUD Kotamobagu tahun 2019-2020 sebanyak 987 bayi. Sampel penelitian sebanyak 100 bayi. Teknik pengambilan sampel simple random sampling. Analisis data menggunakan uji chi-square. Hasil penelitian ada hubungan hipertensi saat hamil berhubungan dengan kejadian asfiksia neonatorum di RSUD Kota Kotamobagu (p-value=0,025). Saran bagi ibu hamil untuk rutin melaksanakan kunjungan ANC untuk mendeteksi sedini mungkin apabila adanya kelahiran prematur dan post matur.

scholarly journals Board Audit Committee Characteristics and Financial Performance of Selected Commercial Banks in Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 222
Author(s):  
John Nana Ekow Baiden
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
Study Population

The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of board audit committee characteristics on the financial performance of selected commercial banks in Ghana during the period of 2008 to 2017. The correlational design was employed. The study population was 23 commercial banks licensed under the Bank and Special Deposit Taking Institution Act with audit committee on their board and offices in Ghana as at December 2018. The sample size for the study was 13 commercial banks in Ghana. The lottery method of simple random sampling technique was used to select the 13 banks. The study made use of only secondary data. Statistical tools such as means, standard deviations, Pearson product moment correlation, and linear multiple regression analysis were used to analyse the data. The findings of the study revealed that when banks audit committee increase the frequency of their meetings, increase the number and quality of financial qualifications of member on board and also increase the size of the audit committee members on total board membership, it will have a significant influence on the banks’ financial performance. It was recommended to Bank of Ghana (BoG) and managers of the various commercial banks to ensure that audit committee members are independent, meaningfully represented at boards of the banks, and are people with expertise in accounting/finance.

HUBUNGAN LAMA PENGGUNAAN KONTRASEPSI SUNTIK 3 BULAN DENGAN KEJADIAN AMENORHOEA DI PUSKESMAS KERTAPATI PALEMBANG TAHUN 2015

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tirta Anggraini, Sri Susanti Tirta Anggraini, Sri Susanti
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public Health Center ◽  
Population Sampling ◽  
Data Collection Technique

ABSTRAK Kontrasepsi adalah upaya mencegah terjadinya kehamilan. Kontrasepsi hormonal yaitu suntik, pil dan AKDR. Penggunaan kontrasepsi suntik sering menimbulkan perubahan pada siklus menstruasi. Pola menstruasi tergantung pada lamanya penggunaan kontrasepsi suntik. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan lama penggunaan kontrasepsi suntik 3 bulan dengan kejadian amenorhea di Puskesmas Kertapati Palembang Tahun 2015. Metode penelitian pada penelitian ini adalah survey analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional dengan jumlah populasi sebanyak 400 responden. Tehnik pengambilan sampel  menggunakan simple random sampling. sampel penelitian ini sebanyak 88 responden. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner. Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis uji Chi Square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kejadian amenorhea pada akseptor yang menggunakan kontrasepsi suntik 3 bulan ≤ 1 tahun (40,9%) lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan akseptor yang menggunakan kontrasepsi suntik 3 bulan > 1 tahun 78,8 %. Hasil uji statistik didapatkan nilai p = 0,002 ( p < 0,05 ) maka disimpulkan hasil tersebut terdapat hubungan antara lama penggunaan kontrasepsi suntik 3 bulan dengan kejadian amenorhea. Diharapkan tenaga kesehatan meningkatkan konseling pada akseptor KB suntik kmengenai efek samping yang akan terjadi sehingga akseptor dapat mengerti dan paham mengenai kontrasepsi yang akan digunakan.   ABSTRACT Contraception is effort to prevent pregnancy. Contraception hormonal that is inject, pil, implan. The usage of inject contraception often cause generate changes on menstruation cycle. The change pattern of menstruation cycle depends on periode of using inject contraception. The aim of this research is to know the correlation between duration of 3 month injection contraceptive using with amenorhea incidence at Kertapati Public Health Center Palembang in 2015. Research method on this study used analitic survey with cross sectional approach, whit that is four hundred respondents as population. Sampling techniques by using simple random sampling on 88 respondents. Data collection technique used questionaire. Data analysis used in this research was Chi Square test analiysis. The result of the research indicate that the occurence of amenorhea on mothers consumer of inject contraception ≤ 1 year was (40,9%) lower than while > 1 year was counted (78,8%). Statistical test results obtained p value  (0,002) (p ≤ 0,05). Then concluded that the results there is correlation between duration of 3 month injection contraceptive using with amenorhea at Kertapati Public Health Center Palembang in 2015. Suggestion to health provider to gives counseling for the acceptor about side affect so the clien will understand about contraception.  

scholarly journals Prevalence of dental caries in the primary dentition among under five children

2012 ◽  
Vol 43 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 7-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
SS Rahman ◽  
CH Rasul ◽  
MA Kashem ◽  
SS Biswas
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Dentition ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Study Population

Dental caries is the most important dental health problem in developing countries. The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of dental caries in primary dentition among under 5 years children. A simple random sampling method was used. Study population was under 5 children attending dental department of Khulna Medical College Hospital from January to June 2010. A total of 672 children were examined. The prevalence of dental caries was 44.34%. Caries prevalence was higher in the boys than the girls and it was statistically significant (P <0.05). It was also found that primary second molars were the highest carious tooth. The prevalence of dental caries among under 5 children was high. There is a need to generate awareness about oral health and the prevention of dental caries. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bmjk.v43i1-2.13015 Bang Med J (Khulna) 2010; 43: 7-9

scholarly journals Endemisitas dan Pengetahuan Masyarakat Tentang Filariasis di Desa Tegaldowo, Pekalongan, Jawa Tengah

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-130
Author(s):  
Putri Septyarini ◽  
Praba Ginandjar ◽  
Lintang Dian Saraswati ◽  
Bagoes Widjanarko
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Lymphatic Filariasis ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Know How

Abstract Lymphatic filariasis is still a public health problem in Pekalongan District. Previous research revealed that there was ongoing filariasis transmission in Tegaldowo village. For that reason, there was a need for further research. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of filariasis and community knowledge regarding this disease. This research used a descriptive cross-sectional research design conducted in June-August 2017 in Tegaldowo Village, Pekalongan District. This study involved 100 participants. The sample was selected using simple random sampling. The prevalence of infection in this village was 7%. The results showed that 69.0% of the community did not know the cause of filariasis, did not know the type of mosquito that transmit microfilariae (52.0%) and did not know how to prevent filariasis infection (97%). It is recommended that health workers increase the knowledge of people in Tegaldowo village to succeed filariasis elimination program. Keywords : endemicity, knowledge, filariasis, pekalongan Abstrak Filariasis limfatik masih menjadi masalah kesehatan di Kabupaten Pekalongan. Penelitian sebelumnya mengungkapkan bahwa terdapat transmisi filariasis di desa Tegaldowo. Untuk itu diperlukan penelitian lebih lanjut. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui prevalensi filariasis berserta pengetahuan masyarakat terkait penyakit ini. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian cross sectional deskriptif yang dilakukan pada bulan Juni-Agustus 2017 di Desa Tegaldowo, Kabupaten Pekalongan. Penelitian ini melibatkan 100 peserta. Sampel dipilih menggunakan simple random sampling. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa 7% responden positif mikrofilaria dalam sampel darah mereka. Hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan 69,0% dari masyarakat tidak tahu penyebab filariasis (69,0%), tidak tahu jenis nyamuk yang menularkan mikrofilaria (52,0%), dan tidak tahu bagaimana mencegah penyakit filariasis (97%). Disarankan bagi petugas kesehatan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat di Desa Tegaldowo untuk mensukseskan program eliminasi filariasis. Kata kunci: endemisitas, pengetahuan, filariasis, pekalongan

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