Risk factors for diphtheria outbreak in children aged 1-10 years in East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia.

ABSTRACT: Background: Diphtheria remains a health problem, especially in developing countries. In November 2017, the Indonesian Ministry of Health stated that there was a diphtheria outbreak in Indonesia. East Kalimantan is one of the provinces that experienced this disease outbreak. This study analyzes the risk factors for diphtheria outbreak in children aged 1-10 years. Methods: A case-control study was conducted on 37 respondents. Research variables consist of immunization status against diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus (DPT), nutritional status, children mobility, source of transmission, physical home environment (natural lighting, ventilation area, occupancy density, wall and floor type), knowledge of diphtheria and attitudes towards the diphtheria prevention program. Results:

SUBMITTER: Muhamad Ramdan I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6844134 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature