Factors Associated with Diarrhea in Toddlers Aged 1-5 Years in the Perdagangan Community Health Center Work Area in 2024

Nur Masdalifah; Apri Dani Manurung

Nur Masdalifah Universitas Efarina
Apri Dani Manurung Universitas Efarina

Keywords: disease, diarrhea, toddler

Abstract

Diarrhea is a major health problem in toddlers, characterized by a frequency of bowel movements more than three times per day with a watery consistency. In Indonesia, the incidence of diarrhea in toddlers reaches 6.7%, with the highest prevalence in the 1–4 year age group at 12.2%. This study aims to determine the factors associated with the incidence of diarrhea in toddlers in the Perdagangan Community Health Center working area in 2024. This type of research is quantitative analytical with a cross-sectional approach, using primary and secondary data analyzed by the Chi-square test. The results showed that most respondents had insufficient knowledge (42.3%), negative attitudes (66.2%), and poor behavior (54.9%). Statistical tests showed a significant relationship between maternal knowledge, attitudes, and behavior with the incidence of diarrhea in toddlers (p < 0.05). In conclusion, improving health education and clean living behavior is essential to reduce the incidence of diarrhea in toddlers in the Perdagangan Community Health Center working area.

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