The THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT CONDITION AND DENGUE HEMORRHAGE FEVER INCIDENCE AT PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Authors

  • Selamat Ginting Department of Public Health, Faculty of Nursing, Institut Kesehatan Deli Husada Deli Tua, Indonesia
  • Hariati Hariati 3Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Institut Kesehatan Deli Husada Deli Tua, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3540-1755
  • Friska Ernita Sitorus Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Institut Kesehatan Deli Husada Deli Tua, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1431-1793
  • Jekson Martiar Siahaan Institut Kesehatan Deli Husada Deli Tua

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21010/Ajid%20v19i2.7

Keywords:

Dengue, School children, Community health workers

Abstract

Background: Dengue cases in Indonesia remain a significant public health concern, with incidence rates increasing over the years. The school environment, including lighting, humidity, temperature, and ventilation, plays a crucial role in the spread of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF). This study aims to analyze the relationship between school environmental conditions and DHF incidence.

Materials and Methods: This was an analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of 157 individuals selected using simple random sampling. Data collection was conducted from August to October 2023 using a validated questionnaire assessing school environmental conditions and DHF incidence. Statistical analysis was performed using chi-square and logistic regression tests with a significance level of p < 0.05.

Results: School environmental factors significantly associated with DHF incidence included lighting (p = 0.008, PR = 1.82), humidity (p = 0.008, PR = 1.75), temperature (p = 0.045, PR = 1.498), and screen ventilation (p = 0.000, PR = 2.26). Logistic regression analysis identified humidity (OR = 7.16; 95% CI, 2.09–38.37) and ventilation (OR = 18.12; 95% CI, 3.36–56.70) as the most influential factors.

Conclusion: The incidence of DHF is closely related to school environmental conditions. Preventive measures focusing on environmental cleanliness and improved ventilation could significantly reduce the risk of dengue transmission among school children.

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2025-04-07

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Ginting, S., Hariati, H., Sitorus, F. E., & Siahaan, J. M. (2025). The THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT CONDITION AND DENGUE HEMORRHAGE FEVER INCIDENCE AT PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. African Journal of Infectious Diseases (AJID), 19(2), 59–64. https://doi.org/10.21010/Ajid v19i2.7

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