Increased Frequency of Defecation (Acute Diarrhea) in Children Under Five Years of Age in the Antang Health Center Working Area

Authors

  • Darmi Arda Sandi Karsa Polytechnic, Indonesia
  • Rahmat Pannyiwi Indonesian Defense University, Indonesia
  • Meiana Harfika Universitas Respati Indonesia, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59585/ijhs.v2i3.494

Keywords:

Increase, Frequency of Defecation (Acute Diarrhea), Children Under Five, Nurses, Antang Health Center Work Area

Abstract

Diarrhea is a condition in which the frequency of bowel movements becomes abnormal, which is usually 1 x a day, to more than 3 x a day with a liquid stool consistency and usually accompanied by mucus and blood. The purpose of this study was to determine the characteristics of toddlers with acute diarrhea at the Antang Health Center. This type of research is descriptive research using a cross-sectional approach, the results of which are only an illustration. Statistical analysis was conducted to describe the characteristics of each patient using descriptive frequency test. The results of the study prove that exclusive breastfeeding contains antibodies needed to defend against pathogens in toddlers suffering from acute diarrhea at the Antang Health Center, the majority of whom are female, aged 1-2 years, have a history of exclusive breastfeeding, with a last education of junior high school and low family income. It is hoped that this study will be a source of information for the local Health Office and Health Center to reduce the incidence of acute diarrhea.

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Author Biographies

Darmi Arda, Sandi Karsa Polytechnic, Indonesia

Nursing Study Program

Rahmat Pannyiwi, Indonesian Defense University, Indonesia

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Meiana Harfika, Universitas Respati Indonesia, Indonesia

Public Health Study Program

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Published

2024-09-29

How to Cite

Arda, D., Pannyiwi, R., & Harfika, M. (2024). Increased Frequency of Defecation (Acute Diarrhea) in Children Under Five Years of Age in the Antang Health Center Working Area. International Journal of Health Sciences, 2(3), 1203–1211. https://doi.org/10.59585/ijhs.v2i3.494