THE INCIDENCE OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN CHILDREN IN TRUNYAN TOURISM VILLAGE

I Made Yulyantara Saputra; Made Gede Dwilingga Utama; I Wayan Gustawan

Penulis

I Made Yulyantara Saputra Department of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University/ Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah General Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia Penulis
Made Gede Dwilingga Utama Department of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University/ Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah General Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia Penulis
I Wayan Gustawan Department of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University/ Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah General Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia Penulis

Kata Kunci:

infectious diseases, pediatric infections, risk factors, tourism village

Abstrak

Background: Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death and morbidity among children. Children with these illnesses are frequently seen in primary healthcare settings. Epidemiological surveillance is essential to monitor and review the incidence of infections. Such surveillance activities provide valuable information about infection rates and emerging patterns. This study aims to determine the incidence of infectious diseases among children in Trunyan Village.

Methods: This study is an analytical observational study using a cross-sectional design. Data were collected from electronic medical records of children aged 0 to 18 years who visited the health center in Trunyan Village between January 2024 and October 2024. All data were processed and statistically analyzed using SPSS version 26. Descriptive statistics, including proportions (percentages), counts, averages (standard deviations), and ranges (minimum–maximum), were calculated. The relationship between dependent and independent variables was assessed using Chi-square analysis, with a significance threshold of p<0.05.

Results: A total of 79 study subjects met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and 10 infectious diseases were identified. The three most prevalent conditions were upper respiratory tract infections (URTI), pneumonia, and diarrhea. Most patients were male (54.4%). The youngest patient was 1 year old, and the oldest was 17.3 years, with children in the age category of 6–12 years comprising the largest group (38%). Based on anthropometric data, the average body mass index (BMI) was 17.3, with a minimum of 11.1 and a maximum of 29.0. Most children were fully immunized (81%) and had received exclusive breastfeeding (68.4%). Regarding hospitalization history, 27.8% of children had been hospitalized due to conditions such as pneumonia, typhoid, diarrhea, and dengue fever.

Conclusion: Ten common infectious diseases lead children to seek treatment, with four requiring hospital admission (Pneumonia, typhoid fever, diarrhoea, and dengue fever). The incidence of infections is influenced by factors such as exclusive breastfeeding and immunization status.

Biografi Penulis

I Made Yulyantara Saputra, Department of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University/ Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah General Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia

Department of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University/ Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah General Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Made Gede Dwilingga Utama, Department of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University/ Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah General Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia

Department of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University/Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah General Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
I Wayan Gustawan, Department of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University/ Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah General Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia

Department of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University/ Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah General Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia