Hubungan Infeksi Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH) dengan Tingkat Pengetahuan, Sikap dan Tindakan pada Petani di Desa Siundol Jae Kecamatan Sosopan Kabupaten Padang Lawas

Abstract

STH infection is still a major health problem in Indonesia. One of the main targets of high-risk helminthiasis need to be controlled is farmer, due to their close contact to soil. The objective of the study was to determine of STH with the level knowledge, attitude and action of farmers in the village of Siundol Jae, Sosopan District, Padang Lawas Regency. This study used a cross sectional study design. The sample in this study were 34 farmers. Data collected from respondents by performing stool examination by direct floatation method and by questionnaire was utilized to measure farmer’s knowledge level, attitude and actions. Data analysis using Chi-square test (X2) test showed a significant relationship of STH infection and the level of knowledge, attitude and actions of farmer.