Comparing Community Socio-Demographic Profiles towards Dengue in Two Selected Areas in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Abstract

Abstract-Dengue outbreak occurs in Indonesia, including Medan. We selected socio-demographic profile of the community, its behavior and environment in order to see dengue dynamic within the same location. Medan Baru represents the highest reported case, and Medan Area, for the lowest reported case. A total of 840 respondents, calculated by WHO's rapid survey (2 x 210 from each sub-district). Respondents were the head of household (male or female) and have been living in the area for a minimum of two consecutive years. Questionnaires were distributed to assess the demographic profiles, knowledge, attitude and practice. Environment assessment made to measure environmental risk. We found that Medan Area carryinga higher risk of dengue.The majority of respondents was adults, women, those living in permanent homes and whose educational background was up tosecondary high school or less.Most respondents lived in their own house and spent most of their time in the morning outside the home to work. Respondents' knowledge of and attitude towards dengue were relatively good.Generally, the respondents participated in some efforts to prevent dengue. Many mosquito'slarvae were still present in more than 1 container. After deployed binary logistic regression atα=0,05, the risk factors of dengue in Medan Area were higher to those who performed activities at home in the morning with poor quality of hygiene both inside and outside home.This research concluded that people were highly exposed to the risk of dengue when they failed to maintain and manage a healthy living environment maximally.

Spatio-Temporal Patterns of Dengue Incidence in Medan City, North Sumatera, Indonesia

“…High-risk villages, as indicated by the most likely cluster, were mostly concentrated in the south-west of Medan, while other clusters were more spread out. These areas are characterised by a crowded environment, increased human activity, poor housing infrastructure, poor knowledge on dengue mosquitoes, low income levels, and poor hygiene and sanitation [ 50 , 51 ]. Due to scarcity of water, inhabitants living in these areas have to store water in water storage containers, which provide suitable breeding habitats for Aedes mosquitoes [ 52 ], further exacerbating dengue risk.…”

Tindakan Pencegahan Demam Berdarah Dengue dengan Meningkatkan Pengetahuan dan Sikap Masyarakat Di Kecamatan Medan Deli

“…Kuesioner yang digunakan pada penelitian ini berisi pertanyaan terkait pengetahuan, sikap responden mengenai DBD dan tindakan PSN DBD yang telah diuji validitas dan realibilitasnya. 11 Penelitian ini sudah mendapatkan izin dari Komisi Etik Penelitian Kesehatan (Nomor 065/KEPK/FK/XI/2018). Sebelum melakukan wawancara dan pengisian kuesioner, peneliti terlebih dahulu memberikan penjelasan terkait tujuan penelitian.…”