Clustering of Communicable Diseases in Indonesia and the Factors that Affect Them

2018 Basic Health Research Data Statistical Review

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ID13118652
AuthorsMuhammad Nur Aidi (0000-0002-9463-9141, IPB University, corresponding author), Taufiqur Rakhim Aditra (Airlangga University), Fitrah Ernawati (0009-0003-2986-4646, National Research and Innovation Agency), Nunung Nurjanah (0000-0002-5065-8498, National Research and Innovation Agency), Efriwati Efriwati (National Research and Innovation Agency), Elisa Diana Julianti (0009-0004-1853-4331, National Research and Innovation Agency), Dian Sundari (0009-0005-5061-630X, National Research and Innovation Agency), Fifi Retiaty (0000-0002-0033-4532, National Research and Innovation Agency), Rika Rachmawati (0000-0003-2800-6706, National Research and Innovation Agency), Rita Marleta Dewi (0000-0001-6769-0278, National Research and Innovation Agency), Widoretno Widoretno (National Research and Innovation Agency)
Year2024
Volume33
Pages88-109
Publication date2024-06-14
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Population and Social Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2465-4418 • E-ISSN: 2465-4418
PublisherInstitute for Population and Social Research (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.25133/jpssv332025.005
OpenAlexW4399877952
LanguageEN
References cited5

The prevalence of communicable diseases in Indonesia is still high and causes morbidity and mortality in several Indonesian provinces. This cross-sectional study classified provinces based on the prevalence of seven communicable diseases: acute respiratory infections (ARI), pneumonia, diarrhea, filariasis, malaria, hepatitis, and tuberculosis (TB). The study analyzed the 2018 Indonesian Basic Health Research data. It is essential to categorize these diseases to identify regions with low, moderate, and high prevalence and the factors that affect them to facilitate the treatment of these diseases. Grouping provinces and influenced factors were analyzed using K-means, ANOVA, and stepwise regression. The results revealed that Group 1 shows a high prevalence, except for hepatitis and diarrhea. Group 2 demonstrates a moderate prevalence, excluding hepatitis and diarrhea, while Group 3 has a low prevalence. Improved access to primary healthcare services reduced the prevalence of pneumonia and TB, while using insecticide-treated mosquito nets for less than three years increased the prevalence of ARI and pneumonia. Adequate bedroom lighting reduced the prevalence of ARI, whereas being underweight in individuals over 18 increased it. In individuals aged 16–18 with short stature, there was an increase in the prevalence of hepatitis and malaria. Regularly draining the bathtub once a week and ensuring proper bedroom ventilation reduced the incidence of diarrhea. Using improved long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) for mosquitos led to a decrease in filariasis cases. Specific factors influence each communicable disease and necessitate a multisectoral approach for effective treatment

Communicable disease · Dengue fever · Diarrhea · Environmental health · Malaria · Pneumonia · Public health · COVID-19 epidemiological studies · Dengue and Mosquito Control Research · Medicine · Mosquito-borne diseases and control · Immunology · Internal Medicine

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