scholarly journals Peran Air dan Sanitasi terhadap Pencegahan Infeksi Soil-Transmitted Helminths

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 139-147
Author(s):  
Lustyafa Inassani Alifia
Keyword(s):  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Water And Sanitation ◽  
Wastewater Disposal ◽  
Soil Transmitted Helminths ◽  
Sanitation And Hygiene ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Global Problems ◽  
Portal Of Entry

Introduction: Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH) infection is a tropical infectious disease that causes serious global problems. Based on WHO in 2018, there are more than 1.5 billion people or around 24% of the world’s population have been infected at least one of the species that causes STH infection. This STH infection can be prevented by optimizing the use of clean water, good sanitation, and adequate personal hygiene or WASH strategies (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene). Purpose: The purpose of this article is to determine the role of water and sanitation in preventing infection of soil-transmitted helminths. Methods: This study was conducted with an article review that analyzes the role of water and sanitation in the prevention of STH infection. The article search was carried out by searching through the Google Scholar database by entering the keyword ‘soil-transmitted helminths, water, and sanitation”. This article was used 23 references based on references from reputable national and international journals to produce a comprehensive presentation. Results: Unclean water, unhygienic and unqualified sewage disposal that will eventually pollute the soil, wastewater disposal, and improper waste management are some of the risk factors where these STH species can continue their lifecycle and infect humans as the definitive host. Discussion: Inadequate sanitation can also contribute to an increased risk of STH infection, caused by an increase in the number of infective eggs from these species in the community, including in the soil. Conclusion: Poor sanitation increase the risk of the portal of entry to the host by swallowed by humans.  

scholarly journals Emergency response in water, sanitation and hygiene to control cholera in post-earthquake Nepal in 2016

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 799-802 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazutaka Sekine ◽  
Mellisa Roskosky
Keyword(s):  
Technical Assistance ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Water And Sanitation ◽  
Point Of Use ◽  
Johns Hopkins University ◽  
Sanitation And Hygiene ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Government ◽  
Sanitation Systems ◽  
And Control

Abstract After the 2015 earthquake in Nepal that killed approximately 9,000 people, the country faced an increased risk of cholera outbreaks due to extensive destruction of water and sanitation infrastructure and massive displacement. The disaster revealed long-standing weaknesses in water and sanitation systems in the country. Anticipating a cholera outbreak in 2016, UNICEF, Johns Hopkins University, and the Group for Technical Assistance partnered to support the Government of Nepal to ensure a safe water supply and improve sanitation and hygiene. This article discusses challenges, gaps, lessons learned and recommendations that were drawn from the authors' experience in cholera prevention and control in post-earthquake Nepal. Challenges identified include lack of regular water quality testing and monitoring, inconsistent use of point-of-use water treatment products, and lack of a fast-track mechanism for rapid response. The article argues for building a resilient water and sanitation system to secure sustainable and equitable access to safe drinking water.

scholarly journals CHILD-SAN: a new disability-inclusive framework for emergency sanitation for children aged five to 11, based on a systematic review of existing guidance

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Rosato-Scott ◽  
Barbara E. Evans ◽  
Dani J. Barrington
Keyword(s):  
Good Health ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Moral Obligations ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Legal Principles ◽  
Preparedness Planning ◽  
Sanitation And Hygiene ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Child Friendly ◽  
Age Range

AbstractThe specific sanitation needs of children aged five to 11 years old—those too old to use small potties, but usually too young to safely and confidently use adult latrines during both the day and night, and including children in this age range with disabilities—have often been overlooked in the provision of emergency sanitation. There are multiple reasons to provide sanitation specifically for this age group. They represent a large number of beneficiaries; legal principles and the moral obligations of humanitarian actors should drive their inclusion. Failure to consider their needs results in increased risk of injuries, abuse and/or exploitation when using unsuitable locations to urinate or defecate, and negative health impacts arising from being unable to manage personal hygiene.We have critically reviewed existing guidance for the provision of emergency sanitation for children aged five to 11 and subsequently presents a new disability-inclusive framework: CHILD-SAN. CHILD-SAN is an acronym representing key factors for the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector to consider in emergency sanitation programmes: child participation, heights, user-friendly, location, décor, scaled-down, accessibility, and monitoring and evaluation.The CHILD-SAN framework recommends (a) safe and meaningful child participation in emergency WASH preparedness planning and emergency WASH programming as a means to develop contextually-appropriate facilities, (b) specific design considerations for child-friendly toilets (that is, they meet the needs of a child), and (c) the collection of sex-, age- and disability-disaggregated data against contextually appropriate indicators to determine the prevalence of child-friendly facilities and their use. We found few examples of emergency WASH programmes adhering to elements of the CHILD-SAN framework, but the implementation of CHILD-SAN would contribute to the WASH sector’s aims of achieving universal sanitation and maximising opportunities for good health, dignity, comfort and safety for all.

scholarly journals The role of water, sanitation and hygiene interventions in reducing soil-transmitted helminths: interpreting the evidence and identifying next steps

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Susana Vaz Nery ◽  
Amy J. Pickering ◽  
Ebba Abate ◽  
Abraham Asmare ◽  
Laura Barrett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soil Transmitted Helminths ◽  
Sanitation And Hygiene

scholarly journals UNICEF and the WASH: Analisis Terhadap Peran UNICEF Dalam Mengatasi Masalah Ketersediaan Air Bersih di India

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 341-378
Author(s):  
Indra Kusumawardhana ◽  
Annisa Asti Nur Auliya
Keyword(s):  
International Organizations ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Wash Water ◽  
World Health ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Global Development ◽  
Sanitation And Hygiene ◽  
The Impact

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a blueprint for sustainable global development for equitable growth and prosperity between countries. One indicator of equitable growth is the achievement of adequate access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene and stopping open defecation (BABS) activities. But the difficulty of access to clean water sources and good sanitation facilities is still an urgent problem in India. More than 50% of the water has been polluted and cannot be consumed. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 97 million Indians do not have access to clean water and proper sanitation. This is caused by various factors, among others, first the habits of the people (culture) who conduct BABS activities. Second, lack of education and human awareness of environmental cleanliness. And the third is the lack of public toilet facilities provided by the government. These problems have a major impact on the health of local communities such as diarrhea and pneumonia. Efforts by the Indian government to solve these problems have yet to produce a significant impact. So that the United Nations (UN) opened an open working group to formulate proposals related to global development planning on clean water and sanitation supported by UNICEF through the WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Program. The implementation of this program is aimed at overcoming the impact of problems that give special focus to children. This research will further examine the role of UNICEF in overcoming sanitation problems in India through the WASH Program. The method used in this study uses qualitative methods to explain systematically and factually. This study uses the theory of the Role of International Organizations. This theory is used to explain and emphasize UNICEF in carrying out its roles based on the values ​​set by international organizations.

scholarly journals Preliminary Assessment of COVID-19 Implications for the Water and Sanitation Sector in Latin America and the Caribbean

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (21) ◽  
pp. 11703
Author(s):  
Miguel de França Doria ◽  
Patricia Segurado ◽  
Marcelo Korc ◽  
Leo Heller ◽  
Blanca Jimenez Cisneros ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Preliminary Assessment ◽  
Water And Sanitation ◽  
Effective Governance ◽  
Sanitation Services ◽  
Sanitation And Hygiene ◽  
Access To Water ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
Science And Research

COVID-19 has had a severe impact on human health, as well as in social and economic terms, with implications for the management and governance of the water and sanitation sector. These implications are evident in Latin America and the Caribbean due to existing challenges the region faces in accessing water and sanitation services. In spite of significant advances, around 65 million people in the LAC region currently lack appropriate access to water and soap to wash their hands—one of the most basic measures to prevent the spread of disease. Furthermore, social and economic vulnerabilities have exacerbated the effects of the pandemic in the region, particularly among those living in poverty. The COVID-19 pandemic thus requires the mobilization of frameworks such as the human rights to water and sanitation, specifically considering the region’s realities. This paper provides a review of some of the challenges currently faced in the region and advances a series of recommendations for enhancing access to water, sanitation and hygiene. The importance of effective governance, management and communication strategies in the water provisioning sector is highlighted in the context of the pandemic, and the role of science and research for adequate decision making is emphasized.

scholarly journals Food Safety Challenges in Refugee Camps: What do we know?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ariel V. Garsow ◽  
Gary Closs Jr. ◽  
Emily P. Campbell ◽  
Barbara Kowalcyk
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Hepatitis E ◽  
Foodborne Illness ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Food Preparation ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Refugee Camps ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Increased Risk

Refugee camps provide basic necessities such as food, water, shelter, and medical treatment for displaced persons. Unsanitary conditions in refugee camps due to overcrowding, poor sanitation systems, lack of clean water, minimal ways to cook and store food can lead to an increased risk of foodborne illness. This article reviews the limited literature on the epidemiology of foodborne illness in refugee camps, effective risk mitigation strategies and opportunities for future research. Eleven articles were identified, suggesting that research in this area is limited. Identified research focused on three pathogens — Vibrio cholerae , Salmonella spp. and hepatitis E virus — that can lead to serious diseases including cholera, salmonellosis, typhoid fever, and hepatitis E. The research demonstrated that storage and handling of clean water for personal hygiene as well as food preparation were critical components to ensuring food safety. Additionally, knowledge pertaining to best practices for hygiene and food preparation were also identified as important. Gaps in current research include the determination of the prevalence of pathogens in food sold in refugee camps as well as development of culturally relevant food safety supply chain quality management systems. More research that focuses on burden and attribution of foodborne illness as well as food safety interventions in refugee camps is necessary.

scholarly journals Correlation Analysis between Household Hygiene and Sanitation and Nutritional Status and Female Leprosy in Gresik Regency

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Flora Ramona Sigit Prakoeswa ◽  
Afik Zakie Ilhami ◽  
Ratna Luthfia ◽  
Aviola Syania Putri ◽  
Hardyanto Soebono ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
The Body ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Wastewater Disposal ◽  
The Individual

Leprosy, also known as morbus Hansenʼs disease, is a chronic disease caused by M. leprae. Leprosy attacks various parts of the body including nerves and skin. The most important factor in the occurrence of leprosy is the sources of transmission and contact, both from patients and the environment. Household conditions where the person lives and the nutritional status of the individual can be a risk factor for leprosy. Household hygiene and sanitation can be seen from several aspects, like the physical environment of the house, clean water facilities, personal hygiene, availability of latrines, waste disposal facilities, and garbage disposal. This study was aimed to determine the correlation between household hygiene sanitation and nutritional status with females with leprosy in Gresik Regency. This case-control study was conducted in December 2019 in Gresik Regency. The subjects of this study were 74 respondents taken by consecutive sampling techniques. Retrieval of data was carried out using observations from the healthy house component questionnaire, personal hygiene questionnaire, and direct measurement. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test. The results showed significant correlation between physical environment of the house ( p = 0.001 , OR = 0.104), clean water facilities ( p = 0.008 , OR = 0.261), availability of latrines ( p = 0.018 , OR = 0.209), waste disposal facilities ( p = 0.015 , OR = 0.291), and personal hygiene ( p = 0.001 , OR = 2.850) and female leprosy in Gresik Regency. There is no correlation between nutritional status ( p = 0.085 , OR = 0.422) and wastewater disposal waste ( p = 0.183 , OR = 0.486) and female leprosy in this study.

Vitamin A: dietologist’s position

2020 ◽  
pp. 49-57
Author(s):  
S. V. Orlova ◽  
E. A. Nikitina ◽  
L. I. Karushina ◽  
Yu. A. Pigaryova ◽  
O. E. Pronina
Keyword(s):  
Immune Response ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Therapeutic Practice ◽  
The Past ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Mucous Membranes

Vitamin A (retinol) is one of the key elements for regulating the immune response and controls the division and differentiation of epithelial cells of the mucous membranes of the bronchopulmonary system, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, eyes, etc. Its significance in the context of the COVID‑19 pandemic is difficult to overestimate. However, a number of studies conducted in the past have associated the additional intake of vitamin A with an increased risk of developing cancer, as a result of which vitamin A was practically excluded from therapeutic practice in developed countries. Our review highlights the role of vitamin A in maintaining human health and the latest data on its effect on the development mechanisms of somatic pathology.

Personal Hygiene terhadap Infeksi Pityriasis Versikolor pada Nelayan Di Desa Penjajap Kecamatan Pemangkat

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Supriyanto Supriyanto ◽  
Indah Purwaningsih
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Home Environment ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Normal Skin ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Pityriasis Versicolor ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Retrospective Design ◽  
Skin Flora

Abstract: Pityriasis versicolor or better known as “panu” is a superfcial fungal infection characterized by changes in skin pigment due to Stratum corneum colonization by dimorphic lipophilic fungi from normal skin flora. Pitiriasis versicolor is an infectious disease that is estimated occur due to poor sanitation (personal hygine) and lack of clean water. This research was aimed to determine factors related to Pityriasis versicolor infection. It used retrospective design where researcher tried to looking back about the incident of Pitiriasis versicolor on 76 fshermen who choosen by using simple random sampling. Based on the result of reseach, it was determine that bath habit (p = 0,000), clothing hygiene (p = 0,839), towels cleanliness (p = 0,699), clean water supply (p = 0,000), home environment hygiene (p = 0,588), for p<0,05 then these factors were related to the occurrence of Pitiriasis versicolor infection on fshermen in Penjajap Village Pemangkat. Thus, it could be conclude that there was signifcant correlation between bath habit and clean water supply with the incidence of Pityriasis versicolor infection. While the cleanliness of clothing, cleanliness of towels, and cleanliness of the home environment is not associated with the incidence of Pityriasis versicolor infection. Abstrak: Pityriasis versikolor atau lebih dikenal dengan panu adalah infeksi jamur superfsial yang ditandai perubahan pigmen kulit akibat kolonisasi stratum korneum oleh jamur lipoflik dimorfk dari flora normal kulit. Pityriasis versikolor merupakan penyakit menular yang diperkirakan terjadi karena sanitasi (personal hygiene) yang buruk dan kurangnya air bersih. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan faktor-faktor personal hygiene terhadap infeksi pityriasis versikolor. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan retrospektif dimana peneliti berusaha melihat ke belakang (backward looking) terhadap kejadian pityriasis versikolor pada 76 nelayan yang terpilih sebagai responden dengan teknik simple random sampling. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diketahui bahwa kebiasaan mandi (p = 0,000), kebersihan pakaian (p = 0,839), kebersihan handuk (p = 0,699), persediaan air bersih (p = 0,000), kebersihan lingkungan rumah (p = 0,588), untuk p < 0,05 maka faktor-faktor tersebut berhubungan terhadap terjadinya infeksi pityriasis versikolor pada nelayan di Desa Penjajap Kecamatan Pemangkat. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada hubungan yang signifkan antara kebiasaan mandi dan persediaan air bersih dengan kejadian infeksi pityriasis versikolor. Sedangkan kebersihan pakaian, kebersihan handuk, dan kebersihan lingkungan rumah tidak berhubungan dengan kejadian infeksi pityriasis versikolor.

Myocardial Noncompaction

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (8) ◽  
pp. 2209-2212
Author(s):  
Alexandru Radu Mihailovici ◽  
Vlad Padureanu ◽  
Carmen Valeria Albu ◽  
Venera Cristina Dinescu ◽  
Mihai Cristian Pirlog ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ventricular Arrhythmias ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Left Ventricular Noncompaction ◽  
Ventricular Noncompaction ◽  
Genetic Transmission ◽  
Asymptomatic Patients ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Patients With Heart Failure

Left ventricular noncompaction is a primary cardiomyopathy with genetic transmission in the vast majority of autosomal dominant cases. It is characterized by the presence of excessive myocardial trabecularities that generally affect the left ventricle. In diagnosing this condition, echocardiography is the gold standard, although this method involves an increased risk of overdiagnosis and underdiagnosis. There are also uncertain cases where echocardiography is inconclusive, a multimodal approach is needed, correlating echocardiographic results with those obtained by magnetic resonance imaging. The clinical picture may range from asymptomatic patients to patients with heart failure, supraventricular or ventricular arrhythmias, thromboembolic events and even sudden cardiac death. There is no specific treatment of left ventricular noncompaction, but the treatment is aimed at preventing and treating the complications of the disease. We will present the case of a young patient with left ventricular noncompactioncardiomyopathy and highlight the essential role of transthoracic echocardiography in diagnosing this rare heart disease.

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