The Related factors with the existence of aedes sp. larvae in prevention of dengue haemorraghic fever in the buffer area of teluk bayur port padang city in 2019

Abstract

ABSTRACT

According to annual report of the Teluk Bayur Port Class II Padang in 2018, the working area that has a House Index (HI) 3,3% with the incidence of dengue. HI value> 1 indicates the presence of Aedes sp. larvae. The aim of this study was to determine what factors influence the presence of Aedes sp. larvae in the buffer area of Teluk Bayur Port, Padang City. The research of methodology used cross sectional study. This research was conducted from February to March 2019, data collection using a questionnaire. The population of this research was all households in the buffer area of Teluk Bayur Port, Padang City in 2019 with  total sample of 83 households. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analysis with Chi-Square statistical tests and logistic regression with a confidence degree of 95% (α = 0.05). The results showed that there were variables related to the presence of Aedes sp larvae, such as knowledge (p = 0.002), attitude (p = 0.000), draining water reservoir (p = 0.000), the presence of container caps (p = 0.000). For this reason, further research is needed for cooperation between Port Health Officers, Public Health Center’s officers, in disseminating health information, especially Dengue Haemorraghic Fever (DHF) control, as well as cross-sector and cross-program cooperation in providing health education in implementing activities or programs in the village.

Keywords: Presence of Aedes.sp larvae, knowledge, attitude, water container draining practice, presence of container’s cover