Environmental Health dan Safety Journal

Gambaran Pengetahuan, Sikap dan Tindakan Dalam Upaya Pencegahan Penyakit Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) di Desa Jambudipa Kecamatan Cisarua Kabupaten Bandung Barat

2024-12-02T10:39:30+08:00

The peak of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DBD) cases in RW 11, Jambudipa Village, Cisarua District, the peak of DBD cases occurred between February and April 2024, with 8 reported cases. The community's level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices can be factors influencing the number of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DBD) cases. This study aims to describe the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the community in preventing DBD. This is a descriptive study with a sample of 92 respondents in RW 11, divided into 5 RTs. The sampling technique used was Simple Random Sampling. Data collection was done through observation for the practice aspect and interviews using a questionnaire forknowledge and attitude aspects. The study results show that out of 8 respondents with a history of DBD, they werefound to have good knowledge and supportive attitudes, while for the practice aspect, 6 (75%) respondents were deemed negative. These negative practices likelycontributed to the respondents contracting DBD and influenced their preventive actions against DBD. The conclusion of the study is that 72 respondents (78.26%) had good knowledge and 20 respondents (21.74%) had adequate knowledge, all 92 respondents (100%) had supportive attitudes, and 24 respondents (26.09%) had positive practices while 68 respondents (73.91%) had negative practices. It is recommended that the community improve their knowledge regarding DBD prevention efforts and increase the implementation of preventiveactions such as

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GAMBARAN PENGOLAHAN MAKANAN DI RUMAH MAKAN DESA SUMBERJAYA KECAMATAN TAMBUN SELATAN KABUPATEN BEKASI TAHUN 2024

2024-12-17T14:47:24+08:00

A restaurant is a food processing center where various types of food and beverages are produced and sold. Restaurants in Sumberjaya Village, South Tambun District do not carry out quality assessment of food and food handlers have not implemented it properly. The purpose of this study was to determine the food processing methods in restaurants in Sumberjaya Village, South Tambun, Bekasi Regency. This type of research is descriptive research, conducted by interview and observation. Environmental samples were 10 Padang restaurants and human samples were 23 respondents with purposive sampling technique. The results of observations of food processing places from 10 restaurants were found to be 6 qualified and 4 unqualified, aspects of food processing equipment from 10 restaurants were found to be 9 qualified and 1 unqualified, sanitation facilities from 10 restaurants were found to be 10 unqualified, the knowledge of food handlers is very good category 7 people (30.4%), good 3 people (13%), enough 12 people (52.3%), food handlers are expected to have awareness to improve the application of sanitary hygiene in restaurants both personal hygiene and food safety.

PENGARUH JENIS UMPAN PADA BUCKET LID MOUSE TRAP BERBASIS IOT TERHADAP JUMLAH TIKUS TERPERANGKAP

2024-07-11T15:21:54+08:00

PT X, in meeting its employee needs, operates a food processing facility used to process raw materials into ready-to-eat food. One of the requirements for food hygiene and sanitation is that the food processing facility must be free from vectors and disease-carrying animals. The preliminary test resulted in 4 rats trapped with a success trap rate of 57.1% (<1%), which is categorized as high according to Minister of Health Regulation No. 2 of 2023. This study aims to determine the effect of different baits (tempeh, roasted coconut, and salted fish) on the number of rats trapped using an Internet of Things (IOT) based Bucket Lid Mouse Trap with the assistance of a Telegram application. This research is experimental in nature, employing a post-test only control group design to assess the trap's efficacy with various baits. The sample consisted of 18 rats trapped. The results of this study showed that the number of rats trapped using tempeh bait was 1 rat (16.6%), roasted coconut trapped 3 rats (50%), and salted fish trapped 2 rats (33.3%). Data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis statistical test with SPSS software, and the results indicated that there was no significant difference in the effect of tempeh, roasted coconut, and salted fish baits on the number of trapped rats, with a probability value of 0.492 (>0.05). Recommendations for further research include the need for further development of the Bucket Lid Mouse Trap by adding sensors that can be used to expand object monitoring within trap spaces.

TINJAUAN TINGKAT KEPADATAN LALAT DI PASAR SEHAT SOREANG KABUPATEN BANDUNG TAHUN 2024

2024-12-14T13:37:47+08:00

Flies are vectors and nuisance animals that can spread a disease through food that has been contaminated with bacteria. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of fly density, temperature and humidity factors, aspects of knowledge and attitudes of traders towards fly control efforts at Pasar Sehat Soreang. This research is descriptive in nature that describes the level of fly density. Sample technique used purposive sampling technique. Human samples in this study study amounted to 27 respondents. Environmental samples in this study were chicken los, beef los, wet fish los and TPS. Based on the results obtained from this study, the fly density index in the chicken lot was 8 tails/block grill, in the beef lot 7 tails/block grill, in the wet fish lot 6 tails/block grill and in the TPS 21 tails/block grill. These results show the level of fly density that exceeds the quality standards set in Government Health Regulation No. 02 of 2023 concerning Environmental Health Quality Standards and Health Requirements for Vectors and Disease Carrying Animals and Their Control, which is <2. The average temperature and humidity in the chicken lot was 28.3°C and 69.3%, in the beef lot 29.1°C and 69%, in the wet fish lot 28.7°C and 70%, in the TPS 30.3°C and 69%, the temperature and humidity ranges obtained were included in the effective activity of flies. The level of knowledge of traders is categorized as sufficient and the attitude aspect is categorized as good. It is expected that the market manager can pay attention to and carry out security related to fly breeding places and for traders to dispose of garbage to the TPS so that it is not scattered in the selling lot area and does not spread garbage around the TPS.

TINJAUAN PENANGANAN SAMPAH DI BANK SAMPAH LACAK RW 04 DESA LAMPEGAN KECAMATAN IBUN KABUPATEN BANDUNG TAHUN 2024

2024-07-18T09:39:26+08:00

Waste management is crucial as poorly managed waste can lead to numerous problems. This study aims to evaluate the waste handling processes at the "Track Waste Bank" in RW 04, Lampegan Village, Ibun District, Bandung Regency. The research focuses on waste generation, waste characteristics, and the knowledge and behavior of the bank's customers and staff. The study is descriptive, utilizing observation and interview techniques. The population includes 81 waste bank customers and 4 staff members, using total sampling. The results show that waste generation totals 244 kg for plastic, paper, and metal, and 15 kg for glass. Knowledge among customers is 96.3% in the good category, while staff knowledge is 100%. However, both customer and staff behaviors fall short of the required standards. It is recommended to enhance awareness regarding proper waste handling and the use of protective equipment.

HUBUNGAN HIGIENE SANITASI DENGAN KEBERADAAN BAKTERI E.COLI PADA DEPOT AIR MINUM DI KELURAHAN HARAPAN JAYA KOTA BEKASI

2024-07-18T09:35:51+08:00

Refillable drinking water is favored over branded bottled water due to its lower price. However, poorly managed refillable water businesses may produce water that fails to meet health standards outlined in Indonesian Health Minister Regulation No. 2 of 2023 on drinking water quality. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the hygiene and sanitation of drinking water depots and the presence of E.Coli bacteria in Harapan Jaya Village, Bekasi City. This observational study uses a cross-sectional approach, involving all six drinking water depots and six handlers. The sampling technique was total population sampling. Instruments used included CFU tests, observations, and interviews. Data were analyzed using the Fisher exact test. The results showed that 33.3% of the depots did not meet E.Coli standards. Place sanitation was 100%, equipment sanitation was 50%, and handler hygiene was 50%, all categorized as poor. Bivariate analysis indicated no significant relationship between place sanitation and E.Coli presence (p-value = 0.4), no relationship between equipment sanitation and E.Coli presence (p-value = 1.0), and a relationship between handler hygiene and E.Coli presence (p-value = 1.0). There is no significant relationship between the sanitation conditions of the place, equipment sanitation, and handler hygiene at drinking water depots and the presence of E.Coli bacteria in Harapan Jaya Village, Bekasi City. Authorities should optimize the supervision of hygiene and sanitation at drinking water depots. Depot owners need to improve the quality of their depots to ensure the water is safe and suitable for consumption.

TINJAUAN PENANGANAN LIMBAH TERNAK KAMBING DI RW 06 DESA CIGINTUNG KECAMATAN CISITU KABUPATEN SUMEDANG

2024-12-24T10:51:45+08:00

The development of livestock activities on the one hand provides economic benefits, but cannot be separated from negative impacts, such as the presence of waste, both solid and liquid, which can become a big problem if not managed properly, namely the potential to cause environmental pollution, various diseases, and decrease the quality of the environment. The aim of this research is to determine the handling of goat livestock waste. This type of research is descriptive. The human sampling technique consisted of all 12 goat breeders as respondents, while the environmental samples were part of the solid waste from goat livestock in RW 06 Cigintung Village, Cisitu District, Sumedang Regency. Data collection tools are questionnaires, observations and scales. Data collection techniques were carried out using interviews, observation and weighing solid waste generation. The analysis in this research is univariate analysis. The average generation of solid waste from goat livestock from 12 pens is 39.2 kg. The results of observations on handling goat waste from 12 pens did not meet the 100% requirement. The results of the interview regarding the level of knowledge of breeders were in the good category 33.3% and in the poor category 25%. Aspects of breeders' attitudes in handling goat waste with a positive/supportive attitude category of 58.3% and a negative/unsupportive attitude category of 41.6%. It is recommended that farmers handle goat waste at the sorting, collection, storage and processing stages.

TINJAUAN PENANGANAN LIMBAH MEDIS PADAT DI PUSKESMAS X KABUPATEN BANDUNG TAHUN 2024

2024-12-24T16:30:19+08:00

X Health Center produces waste consisting of medical and non-medical waste. The handling of solid medical waste must comply with Permenkes No. 2 of 2023 concerning Environmental Health regulations. Facilities and infrastructure for handling solid medical waste must be in accordance with the regulation of Permen LHK No. 56 of 2015. Handling solid medical waste at X Health Center has problems in terms of sorting, transportation and temporary storage. The purpose of this study was to determine the handling of solid medical waste at the X Health Center. The research method used is descriptive. The sample size of 16 respondents and environmental samples of 6 rooms producing solid medical waste. The sampling technique was purposive sampling. The research was conducted by collecting data directly through observation and interviews. Data collected regarding the generation, handling, facilities and infrastructure, knowledge and attitudes of health workers and janitors, the implementation of the health center head policy regarding the handling of solid medical waste. In this study, it was found that the average generation of medical waste was 4,990 kg. results of observations of solid medical waste handling in the reduction stage are 100% qualified, sorting stage is 34% qualified, packaging stage is 100% qualified, the transportation stage is 100% unqualified. 71% temporary storage stage is qualified. Facilities and infrastructure for handling solid medical waste 70% meet the requirements. Knowledge of health workers and janitors is categorized as good 100%. The attitude of health workers and janitors is categorized as positive 100%. It is hoped that after this study, the X Health Center will make improvements to the handling of medical waste.

TINJAUAN PENANGANAN LIMBAH MEDIS PADAT DI PUSKESMAS X KABUPATEN BANDUNG TAHUN 2024

2024-12-24T16:28:53+08:00

The health center is one of the health service units that produces medical and non-medical waste in each activity. The handling of solid medical waste at the X Health Center has problems regarding containers, transportation, reduction, and temporary storage. This study aims to determine the handling of solid medical waste at the X Health Center in Bandung Regency in 2024. This type of research is descriptive. The human sampling technique used purposive sampling, namely 20 respondents at the X Health Center, while the environmental sample was 6 rooms that produced solid medical waste. For the questionnaire, validity, and reliability were carried out. The results showed that the average generation of medical waste for eight days was 6.52 kg/day. The review of solid medical waste handling at the sorting stage is 100% eligible, while at the stage of containerization, in-situ transportation, temporary storage, and 100% reduction are not eligible. Facilities for sorting, containerizing, in-situ transportation, and temporary storage are 100% unqualified. The knowledge aspect of health workers in the good category is 73.3%, the fair category is 26.7% the cleaners are in a good category 75%, and the fair category is 25%. The attitude of health workers and cleaners all positively responded to the handling of solid medical waste. The Head of the Health Center has implemented a policy regarding the handling of solid medical waste. It is recommended handle solid medical waste by the Minister of Environment and Forestry Regulation No. 56 of 2015 concerning Procedures and Technical Requirements for B3 Waste Management from Health Service Facilities.

GAMBARAN PENANGANAN LIMBAH MEDIS PADAT DI PUSKESMAS X TAHUN 2024

2024-07-18T09:34:46+08:00

Puskesmas is one of the health care facilities that produces solid medical waste. handling solid medical waste is still one of the problems because it is not managed and handled properly it can have an impact on humans and the environment. The purpose of the study was to determine the handling of solid medical waste at the UPTD Puskesmas X in 2024. The type of sampling used is purposive sampling with a total of 6 waste-producing rooms and 30 respondents consisting of 28 health workers and 2 janitors to find out aspects of knowledge and attitudes in handling solid medical waste at UPTD Puskesmas X. the results of the study found that the solid medical waste generated was 13.77 kg with an average of 2.77 kg / day, the characteristics of the most waste were infectious with a percentage (70%). The reduction stage, sorting stage and ex situ transportation stage meet the requirements with a percentage of 100% while the packaging stage, interim storage stage and in situ transportation stage do not meet the requirements with a percentage of 100%. The aspect of knowledge of health workers in the good category amounted to 12 respondents with a percentage of 42.9, the sufficient category amounted to 10 respondents with a percentage of 35, 7% and a category of less 6 respondents with a percentage of 21, 4%. The aspect of knowledge of cleaning staff is in the good category with a percentage of 100%. then the aspect of the attitude of health workers and cleaning staff. It is recommended for the UPTD X Puskesmas to handle solid medical waste in accordance with Permen LHK No. 56 of 2015 concerning Procedures and Requirements for Handling Solid Medical Waste in Health Care Facilities