Hubungan Status Gizi dan Personal Hygiene dengan Kejadian Diare pada balita di Polikrilinik Mapolda Sumsel

Abstract

Diarrhea is a globally prevalent disease influenced by environmental factors. Each year, approximately 1.7 billion cases occur, with 760,000 deaths among children under five. Poor nutritional status increases susceptibility to diarrhea due to a weakened immune system, while inadequate personal hygiene further raises infection risks. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between nutritional status, personal hygiene, and diarrhea incidence in toddlers at the South Sumatra Police Headquarters Polyclinic. Using an analytical survey with a cross-sectional approach, 55 toddlers were selected from a total of 124 through purposive sampling. Results showed a significant relationship between nutritional status and diarrhea incidence (p=0.007) and between personal hygiene and diarrhea (p=0.019). To reduce cases, the polyclinic should enhance health promotion and provide continuous education for mothers on diarrhea prevention