scholarly journals HUBUNGAN HYGIENE PENJAMAH DENGAN JUMLAH COLIFORM PADA DEPOT AIR MINUM ISI ULANG

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 844-849
Author(s):  
Eti Sumiati ◽  
Herlinawati Herlinawati
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Microbiological Testing ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Water Borne

Peningkatan kebutuhan akan air minum yang sehat dan praktis mendorong tumbuhnya Depot Air Minum Isi Ulang (DAMIU) dan hal ini merupakan dasar pilihan masyarakat untuk menggunakan air isi ulang, DAMIU berpotensi menimbulkan dampak negatif bagi kesehatan konsumen jika tidak ada regulasi yang efektif, Isu yang terjadi saat ini adalah rendahnya jaminan kualitas terhadap air minum yang dihasilkan. Jika tidak dikendalikan dengan maksimal, akan menimbulkan kerugian bagi kesehatan konsumen. Misalnya keracunan zat kimia persisten maupun penyebaran penyakit melalui air (water borne disease). Tujuan pada penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui  hubungan hygiene penjamah dengan jumlah coliform air minum pada DAMIU di Kecamatan Gunung Jati Kabupaten Cirebon Tahun 2016. Penelitian ini adalah explanatory research dengan rancangan cross sectional study, populasi penelitian adalah seluruh  Depot Air Minum Isi Ulang (DAMIU) yang berada di wilayah Kecamatan Gunung Jati Kabupaten Cirebon yang terdiri dari 28 DAMIU. Penentuan sampel dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik Total sampling yaitu sebanyak 28 DAMIU. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara, observasi dan pemeriksaan laboratorium. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah lembar kuesioner dan observasi serta botol sampel yang sudah disteril untuk pengambilan sampel pengujian mikrobiologis air minum. Data dalam penelitian ini dianalisis secara statistik dengan  menggunakan Uji Chi Square dengan tingkat kemaknaan 5% (0,05). Hasil uji statistik didapatkan bahwa variabel hygiene penjamah DAMIU (p=0,000) berhubungan dengan variabel coliform (p=0,05) atau dikatakan juga bahwa meningkatnya jumlah coliform pada DAMIU di Kecamatan Gunung Jati berhubungan dengan tingkat higyene penjamahnya.Kata Kunci : Hygiene Penjamah, Coliform, DAMIU ABSTRACTIncreased demand for safe drinking water and practically encourage the growth Depot Water Refill (DAMIU) and this is the basis of people's choice to use water refill, DAMIU potentially negative impact on the health of consumers if there is no effective regulation, Issue happened today is the low quality assurance of the drinking water produced. If not controlled to the maximum, it will cause harm to the health of consumers. Eg persistent chemical poisoning and the spread of disease through water (water borne disease). The purpose of this research was to determine the relationship of hygiene handlers by the number of coliform in drinking water in DAMIU Gunung Jati Subdistrict Cirebon Regency Year 2016. This research is explanatory research with cross sectional study, the study population was the whole Depot Water Refill (DAMIU) which located in the District Gunung Jati Cirebon comprising 28 DAMIU. The sampling was done by using total sampling as many as 28 DAMIU. Methods of data collection using interviews, observations and laboratory tests. The instruments used are questionnaires and observation sheets and sample bottles that have been sterilized for sampling microbiological testing of drinking water. The data were statistically analyzed using Chi Square test with significance level of 5% (0.05) The results of statistical test showed that the variables handlers DAMIU hygiene (p = 0.000) associated with coliform variables (p = 0.05) or say also that increasing the number of coliform DAMIU in District Gunung Jati associated with penjamahnya higyene level.Keywords: Hygiene handlers, Coliform, Depot Water Refill

scholarly journals Position of lips and tongue in rest in newborns with and without ankyloglossia

CoDAS ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Márcia Andrade Campanha ◽  
Roberta Lopes de Castro Martinelli ◽  
Durval Batista Palhares
Keyword(s):  
Visual Inspection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test

ABSTRACT Purpose Verify the position of lips and tongue at rest in newborns with and without ankyloglossia. Methods Cross-sectional study, carried out with 130 newborns in University Hospital. Data collection was performed by the researcher and speech-language pathologists from the Hospital. Information on gestational age, sex, weight, height and days of life was collected. The position of the lips and tongue at rest was evaluated through visual inspection with the newborns asleep. After the newborns were awakened, Neonatal Screening of the validated Protocol for the evaluation of the lingual frenulum for infants was performed to detect the alteration of the lingual frenulum. The data obtained were described and submitted to statistical analysis using the Chi-Square test to verify the association between the position of the lips with the tongue and to compare the position of the lips and tongue with and without ankyloglossia. The Mann-Whitney test was used to verify the behavior of the variables the differed between newborns with and without ankyloglossia. The significance level of 5% was adopted. Results When comparing the data, a significant difference was found between: weight and height with and without ankyloglossia; position of lips and tongue. An association between the position of the tongue and lips with and without ankyloglossia was also found. Conclusion Newborns without alteration of the lingual frenulum have a tendency to remain with their lips closed and their tongue elevated during rest and newborns with ankyloglossia have a tendency to keep their lips parted and their tongue low during rest.

scholarly journals BURNOUT DENGAN SELF EFFICACY PADA PERAWAT

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Trivena Larengkeng ◽  
Lenny Gannika ◽  
Rina Kundre
Keyword(s):  
Human Service ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Chi Square Test

Abstract: Nurses have a big responsibility because nurses are human service occupation that give a service to the society. Being a nurse had many job demands that potentially can be a stressor (burnout). Nurses must have disposition of certain behavior to finish it. One of disposition behavior is self efficacy. The purpose of this research is to know the Corelation between burnout and self efficacy of nurses at medical ward RSU GMIM Pancaran Kasih Manado. Design of this research used Descriptive Analytic With Cross Sectional Study approach. The sample was 61 respondent, used non random samplimg technique. The result of statistic test that used Chi-Square test in significance level was 95%, and significant score p vzlue = 0,020 < α (0,05). Conclusion that there is a corelation between burnout and self efficacy of nurses in medical ward.Keywords : Burnout, Self Efiicacy, NursesAbstrak: Perawat memiliki tanggung jawab yang tinggi karena memiliki pekerjaan yang bersifat human service atau memberikan pelayanan kepada masyarakat, Tanggung jawab dan tuntutan pekerjaan yang banyak dapat berpotensi menjadi stressor (burnout) bagi perawat Perawat dituntut untuk memiliki disposisi perilaku tertentu agar dapat menyelesaikannya. Salah satu disposisi perilaku tersebut ialah efikasi diri (Self efficacy). Tujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan Burnout dengan self efficacy pada perawat di ruang rawat inap RSU Gmim Pancaran Kasih Manado. Desain penelitian yang digunakan yaitu Deskriptif Analitik dengan pendekatan Cross Sectional Study. Sampel berjumlah 61 responden yang didapat dengan menggunakan tehnik non random sampling. Hasil penelitian uji statistik menggunakan uji Chi-square pada tingkat kemaknaan 95%, didapatkan nilai signifikan ρ Value = 0,020 < α (0,05). Kesimpulan ada hubungan antara burnout dengan self efficacy pada perawat di ruang rawat inap.Kata Kunci : Burnout, Self Efficacy, Perawat

scholarly journals Association between ankyloglossia and breastfeeding

CoDAS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Márcia Andrade Campanha ◽  
Roberta Lopes de Castro Martinelli ◽  
Durval Batista Palhares
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Newborn Infants ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Ethics Committee ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Chi Square Test

ABSTRACT Purpose To analyze the association between ankyloglossia and breastfeeding. Methods A cross-sectional study was undertaken on 130 newborn infants in exclusive breastfeeding with Apgar score ≥ 8 within the first five days of life. The research was approved by the Ethics Committee on Human Research. The data collection was performed by the researcher and by three trained speech therapists of the team. The protocols applied were the Neonatal Tongue Screening Test from the Lingual Frenulum Protocol for Infants, the UNICEF Breastfeeding Observation Aid, and the collection of maternal complaints related to the difficulty in breastfeeding was also considered. The data were submitted to statistical analysis – chi-square test and Fisher’s exact test, with a significance level of 5%. Results When correlating the data, the statistical analysis revealed an association between ankyloglossia and the items of suckling category of the Breastfeeding Observation Aid. The association between complaint of difficulty in breastfeeding and ankyloglossia was also seen. Conclusion On the first days of life, ankyloglossia is associated with the mother’s breastfeeding complaint and with the newborn’s sucking difficulty.

scholarly journals Anxiety Status of Instagram Users during Coronavirus Disease in Iran in 2020: A Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 105-108
Author(s):  
Hamed Delam ◽  
Ahmadreza Eidi ◽  
Omid Soufi ◽  
Mohammad-Rafi Bazrafshan
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Academic Education ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background and aims: Today, with the increasing prevalence of COVID-19 in the world, the general population with excessive worry due to media reports has a higher level of psychological distress. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine the state of anxiety among Instagram users in 2020. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted from June to July 2020 on 313 Instagram users. Coronavirus Anxiety Scale was used to measure anxiety caused by coronavirus in Iran. The subjects entered the study by availability sampling and filled out the questionnaire through the features of Instagram such as posts and stories. Chi-square test was used to analyze the relationship between independent and dependent variables according to the nature of the variable. The significance level was considered to be P<0.05. Results: Out of 313 participants in the study, 218 (69.6%) were in the age range of 19-35 years. Additionally, 50.5% of them were male and the majority of the participants had academic education. Overall, 21.4% of the participants had moderate to severe anxiety. There was no significant relationship between the participants’ levels of anxiety and demographic variables (age groups, gender, and level of education) (P>0.05). Conclusion: The results of chi-square test showed that no significant relationship was observed between the dimensions of anxiety based on the demographic characteristics of individuals such as age groups (P=0.256), gender (P=0.644), and level of education (P=0.415).

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN TENTANG ALAT PELINDUNG TELINGA (EAR PLUG) DENGAN KEPATUHAN PENGGUNAANNYA PADA PEKERJA BAGIAN TENUN DEPARTEMEN WEAVING SL PT. DAYA MANUNGGAL

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bianka Beladina Fitriyani ◽  
Anik Setyo Wahyuningsih
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Continue Increase ◽  
The Relationship

Pada pertemuan konsultasi WHO-SEARO Intercountry Meeting, di Indonesia  bising  merupakan penyebab gangguan pendengaran ketiga terbanyak. Diperkirakan sedikitnya satu juta karyawan  terancam  bising  dan  akan  terus  meningkat. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara pengetahuan dengan kepatuhan penggunaan Alat Pelindung Telinga (Ear Plug) pada Pekerja Bagian Tenun Departemen Weaving SL PT. Daya Manunggal Salatiga. Jenis penelitian ini adalah studi cross sectional. Jumlah sampel pada penelitian ini sebanyak 73 responden. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan sampling random sistematis. Instrumen dalam penelitian ini adalah kuesioner dan lembar observasi. Analisis data menggunakan uji chi square dengan derajat kemaknaan =0,05. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan antara pengetahuan dengan kepatuhan penggunaan Alat Pelindung Telinga (ear plug) pada Pekerja Bagian Tenun Departemen Weaving SL PT. Daya Manunggal Salatiga (p=0,026). Saran yang dapat direkomendasikan dari hasil penelitian adalah perusahaan untuk lebih meningkatkan kedisiplinan pada pekerja dengan memberi sanksi yang tegas pada pekerja yang tidak menggunakan alat pelindung telinga (ear plug) serta lebih sering mengadakan pelatihan tentang alat pelindung diri khususnya ear plug. At the WHO-SEARO Intercountry Meeting, in Indonesia noise is the third highest cause of hearing lost. A million employees estimated threatened by noisy and will continue increase. The purpose of this study was to know the relationship between knowledge and obedience to used an ear protective equipment (ear plug) for woven workers of  Weaving SL Departement in Daya Manunggal Corp Salatiga. This research was a cross sectional study. The number of samples in this study were 73 respondents. Sampling used systematic random sampling. Instruments were questionnaire and observe sheet. Data analysis using chi square test with significance level = 0.05. The results showed that there was a relationship between knowledge and obedience obedience to used an ear protective equipment (ear plug) for woven workers of  Weaving SL Departement in Daya Manunggal Corp Salatiga (p = 0.026). Suggest that recomended from this study to the company is to further enhance discipline workers by providing strict sanctions on workers who do not use ear protective equipment (ear plugs), second more frequent training on personal protective equipment, especially ear plug.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ANTARA FAKTOR PERILAKU ORANG TUA DENGAN KEJADIAN PNEUMONIA BALITA DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS DINOYO KOTA MALANG

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
Dinar Septi Pratiwi ◽  
Moch. Yunus ◽  
Rara Warih Gayatri
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Living Room ◽  
Behavioral Factors ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Probability Sampling ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Chi Square Test

ABSTRAK: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara faktor perilaku orang tua dengan kejadian pneumonia balita di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Dinoyo Kota Malang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode korelasional dengan rancangan penelitian cross sectional study, dengan sampel penderita pneumonia balita dan penderita bukan pneumonia/ISPA di wilayah Puskesmas Dinoyo Kota Malang yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi masing-masing sebanyak 30 sampel menggunakan perbandingan 1:1. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan non-probability sampling dengan pendekatan accidental sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara wawancara menggunakan kuesioner kepada orang tua penderita. Sedangkan teknik analisa data menggunakan uji chi square test for association dengan taraf signifikansi 0,05 atau (p < 0,05). Berdasarkan hasil analisis data terdapat korelasi yang signifikan antara kebiasaan merokok orang tua, kebiasaan mencuci tangan setelah batuk/bersin, kebiasaan membuka jendela kamar tidur dan kebiasaan membuka jendela ruang tamu.Kata kunci: pneumonia, balita, faktor perilaku orang tua.ABSTRACT: This study aims to determine the relationship between behavioral factors of parents with the incidence of pneumonia toddlers in Puskesmas Dinoyo Kota Malang. This study used correlational method with cross sectional study design, with sample of pneumonia infants and non-pneumonia/ARI patients in Puskesmas Dinoyo Kota Malang which fulfilled the inclusion criteria of 30 samples using 1: 1 ratio. The sampling technique used non-probability sampling with accidental sampling approach. Data collection was done by interview using questioner to the patient's parents. While technique of data analysis used chi square test for association with significance level 0,05 or (p <0,05). Based on the results of data analysis there is a significant correlation between parents' smoking habits, hand washing habit after coughing/sneezing, the habit of opening the bedroom window and the habit of opening the living room window. Keywords: pneumonia, toddlers, behavioral factors of parents

Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Kinerja Tenaga Kesehatan Di Rawat INAP RSUD Batusangkar

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 440
Author(s):  
Sri Handayani ◽  
Puteri Fannya ◽  
Putri Nazofah
Keyword(s):  
Health Personnel ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Master Level

<p><em>Based on data from the Indonesia Ministry of Health in 2015, In Indonesia, new professional nurses were just 2% of the total nurses. This figure was much lower than the Philippines which has reached 40% with bachelor and master level as their education. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between age, and leadership with the performance of health personnel</em><em>. </em><em>The design of this research was analytical research with Cross Sectional Study. The population in this study was all nurses and doctors who served in the internal room, children, surgery and midwifery</em><em>. </em><em>Sampling using total sampling</em><em> </em><em>by questionnaires. The data was processed by univariate and bivariate analysis using Chi-square test</em><em>. </em><em>The result showed that 57,8% nurses had poor performance, 56,3% doctors had poor performance, 64,4% nurses had average age 26-35 years, 56,2% doctors had average age  36-45 years, 64.4% nurses have poor leadership, </em><em>and </em><em>50.0% of doctors have less good leadership</em><em>.</em><em> There is a relationship between age</em><em> and </em><em>leadership with the performance of health personnel.</em><em></em></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p>Berdasarkan data kemenkes RI tahun 2015 jumlah tenaga kesehatan terbanyak yaitu perawat sebanyak 147.264 orang (45,65%). Di Indonesia, perawat profesional baru mencapai 2% dari total perawat yang ada. Angka ini jauh lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan Filipina yang sudah mencapai 40% dengan pendidikan strata satu dan dua. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan antara umur, kepemimpinan dengan kinerja tenaga kesehatan. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah desain penelitian analitik dengan Cross Sectional Study. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah semua perawat dan dokter. Pengambilan sampel dengan menggunakan Total Sampling. Pengambilan data menggunakan kuesioner. Data diolah dengan analisis univariat menggunakan statistik deskriptif dan analisis bivariat menggunakan uji Chi-square. Hasil penelitian didapatkan 57,8% perawat memiliki kinerja kurang baik, 56,3% dokter memiliki kinerja kurang baik, 64,4% perawat memiliki umur rata-rata 26-35 tahun 64,4%, 56,2% dokter memiliki umur rata-rata 36-45 tahun, 64,4% perawat memiliki kepemimpinan kurang baik, 50,0% dokter memiliki kepemimpinan kurang baik. Terdapat hubungan antara umur dan kepemimpinan dengan kinerja tenaga kesehatan.</p>

scholarly journals Systemic disorders and the prognosis of stroke in Congolese patients: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 225-230
Author(s):  
Marc Tshilanda ◽  
Ulrick S. Kanmounye ◽  
Remy Kapongo ◽  
Michel Tshiasuma
Keyword(s):  
Stroke Patient ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Arterial Hypotension ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Stroke Event ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Mean

Objectives: Stroke is one of the leading causes of death, disability, and dementia in developing countries. Our study aimed to evaluate the systemic disorders associated with mortality in patients admitted within 72 hours of the initial stroke event. Setting: The study took place at a tertiary hospital in Kinshasa. Participants: Patients admitted within 72 hours of the initial stroke event. Interventions: This cross-sectional study consisted of a retrospective review of stroke patient records from January 2016 to December 2018. The Pearson-Chi square test and odds ratios were calculated with a threshold of significance of 0.05. Main outcome measures: Mortality Results: We recruited 114 cases. The mean age was 61.8 ± 2.4 years, and the sex ratio was 1.78 in favor of men. Hypertension (76.3%), dyslipidemia (71.1%), and diabetes mellitus (58.8%) were the most frequent comorbidities. Most patients had hypoxia (85.9%), hypertension (82.4%), hyperglycemia (57.8%), and fever (28.1%). We registered thirty-two deaths (28.1%): 20 (62.5%) from the ischemic strokes, and 12 (37.5%) from hemorrhagic strokes. Systemic disorders with the worst prognosis during were arterial hypotension (OR=3.87, p >0.001), and fever (OR = 1.56, p = 0.047). Conclusion: Arterial hypotension and fever adversely affect stroke patient outcomes, and strokes are responsible for high mortality in Congo

scholarly journals ANALISIS HUBUNGAN KEBIASAAN JAJAN DENGAN TERJADINYA PENYAKIT DIARE PADA ANAK DI SD INPRES AMARO KABUPATEN BARRU

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-9
Author(s):  
Irmayani
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Chi Square Test

Diare adalah pengeluaran kotoran (tinja) dengan frekuensi yang meningkat (tiga kali dalam 24 jam) disertai dengan perubahan konsistensi tinja menjadi lembek atau cair, dengan atau tanpa darah/lendir dalam tinja.(Wijoyo, yosef 2013). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan kebiasaan jajan dengan terjadinya penyakit diare pada anak di SD Inpres Amaro Kabupaten barru. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan jenis penelitian Analitik Correlative dengan desain Cross Sectional Study, populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa yang ada di SD Inpres Amaro Kabupaten Barru sebanyak 109 orang. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling, didapatkan 51 responden sesuai dengan kriteria inklusi. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan kuesioner. analisa data mencakup analisis univariat dengan mencari distribusi frekuensi, analisis bivariat menggunakan uji Chi- Square Test dengan interval kemaknaan α 0,05. Dari hasil analisis bivariat pada kebiasaan jajan didapat nilai ρ = 0,004 dan personal hygiene didapat nilai ρ = 0,008. Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini adalah terdapat hubungan antara kebiasaan jajan dengan terjadinya penyakit diare pada anak di SD Inpres Amaro Kabupaten Barru

scholarly journals Relationship Between Undernutrition and Periodontal Diseases Among Yemen Population: a Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milad Al-kalisi ◽  
Manal Al-Hajri ◽  
Sarah Al-Rai
Keyword(s):  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Fisher Exact Test ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Khat Chewing ◽  
Chi Square Test

Abstract Background: Undernutrition is an inadequate supply of energy and nutrients. Periodontal diseases (PDs) defined as a broad form of chronic inflammatory diseases of the gingiva, bone and ligaments supporting the teeth. This study aimed to reveal the effect of undernutrition, using body mass index (BMI) and serum albumin level (Alb) on PDs and other risk factors as age, smoking and khat chewing. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at the faculty of dentistry, Sana’a University. Of 1920 patients attended to clinics, only 229 matched the study criteria. Oral examination was performed to assess the periodontal clinical parameters measurements. BMI and Alb was measured. Statistical analysis was used to present the association between categorical variables was assessed using Chi square test and Fisher-Exact test. ANOVA was used to assess the differences in the mean values of the quantitative outcomes. Chi square test was used to evaluate the association between BMI and age, gender, occupation, education level, smoking, khat chewing as well as BMI with PDs. Results: Most of participants (58.5%) were males and most of the study sample (91.3%) was at the age group of (18-35). Among all subjects, (81.2%) of cases were diagnosed with gingivitis. (60.7%) of study participants were mildly undernourished according to BMI. (93%) of participants showed normal Alb level. Regarding to habits, only (18.2%) of patients were smokers and more than half of participants (59.4%) were khat chewers. Conclusion: There was a relationship between PDs and undernutrition which was obviously seen between gingivitis and mild undernutrition.

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