The Association between Maternal Knowledge, Immunization Status, and Child Illness in Sragen, Central Java

Background: The association between maternal knowledge and child illness has been long well-established. However, little is known about the relative odds of child illness and maternal knowledge in Sragen, Central Java. This study aimed to estimate the association between maternal health knowledge, immunization status, and child illness in Sragen, Central Java. Subjects and Method: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in Jetiskarangpung Village, Kalijambe, Sragen, Central Java, from September to December 2017. A sample of to 197 children under five and their mother were selected for this study by random sampling. The dependent variable was the child illness episode occuring in the previous three months. The independent variables were maternal health knowledge and immunization status. The data were collected by questionnaire and document review (child health monitoring card). The data were analyzed by a multiple logistic regression. Results: The risk of child illness episode increased with poor maternal health knowledge (OR= 7.50; 95% CI= 3.50 to 16.07; p< 0.001) and incomplete immunization status (OR= 5.69; 95% CI= 2.65 to 12.17; p< 0.001). Conclusion: Poor maternal health knowledge and incomplete immunization increase the risk of child illness in Sragen, Central Java Keywords: maternal health knowledge, incomplete immunization, child illnes

Determinants of Nutritional Status in Children Under Two Years of Age in Sragen, Central Java

Background: Malnutrition is one of the most important health and welfare problems among infants and young children in developing countries. This study aimed to examine the determinants of weight for age in children under 2 years of age in Sragen, Central Java. Subjects and Method: This was across-sectional study conducted in Jetis karangpung, Kalijambe, Sragen. A total of 107 children under 2 years of age were selected for this study by random sampling. The dependent variable was child growth as measured by weight for age score. The independent variables were exclusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding, immunization status, and child health care. The body weight was measured by a scale. The other data were collected by questionnaire. The data were analyzed by a multiple linear regression. Results: Weight for age score increased with exclusive breastfeeding (b= 0.49; p= 0.025), complementary feeding (b= 0.26; p<0.001), immunization status (b= 0.65; p= 0.003), child health care (b= 0.59; p<0.001). Conclusion: Weight for age score increases with exclusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding, immunization status, child health care. Keywords: child growth, nutrition status, exclusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding, immunization status, child health care

THE IMPACT OF CEMPO FINAL WASTE DISPOSAL ON SKIN DISEASE IN MOJOSONGO COMMUNITY, SURAKARTA

Background: Garbage has the potential to cause pollution and health problems. Pollution can occur in the air as a result of waste decomposition, can also contaminate water and soil caused by leakage (liquid waste) resulting in various skin diseases. The skin disease are caused by several types of pathogenic microorganism that live and breed in the waste. This study aimed to determine the impact of long residence adjacent to sanitary landfill, distance to landfill, and skin contact with garbage on skin disease symptoms at Putri Cempo final waste disposal, Mojosongo, Surakarta. Subjects and Method: This was an analytic observational study using cross sectional design. This study was conducted in Putri Cempo final waste disposal, Mojosongo, Surakarta, Central Java. A sample of 102 residents living near the Putri Cempo waste disposal were selected for this study. The dependent variable was symptoms of skin disease. The independent variables were duration of residence near the sanitary landfill, house distance to landfill, and skin contact with garbage. The data were collected by questionnaire and analyzed using multiple logistic regression. Results: Residence near the sanitary landfill near ≥ 3 years (OR= 6.00; 95% CI= 1.97 to 18.20; p= 0.002) and house distance to landfill <1 km (OR = 9.50; 95% CI= 3.10 to 28.80; p = 0.001) increased the risk of skin disease symptoms. Indirect contact with waste (OR= 0.68; 95% CI= 0.10 to 2.90; p= 0.605) was associated with decreased skin disease symptoms, but it was statistically insignificant. Conclusion: Residence near the sanitary landfill near ≥ 3 years and house distance to landfill <1 km increase the risk of skin disease symptoms. Keywords: skin disease, symptomp, waste disposal, sanitary landfill, residenc