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Analysis of Diarrhea and Dysentry Incidence in Sigi Regency which was affected by the Earthquake
Lukman Prayitno, Masdalina Pane

National Institute Of Health Research and Development
Center for Research and Development of Humanities and Health Management, Ministry of Health Republic of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia


Abstract

Introduction: On September 28, 2019, there was an earthquake followed by liquefaction, landslides and tsunamis in Palu City, Donggala and Sigi Regencies. Disasters cause many victims and health problems. Diarrhea and dysentery were influenced by the worsened of environment and sanitation caused by disaster. Methods: Qualitative research with indepth interviews to officer of Central Sulawesi Provincial Health Office, officer of Sigi District Health Office, Head of Puskesmas. Respondents must cite operational evidence based on direct experience. Analyze results with qualitative content. The study was conducted in February - March 2019. Results: an increase of diarrhea cases from 1.76x to 4.1x after the disaster. No cases of dysentery were reported before and after the disaster. Projections of WASH disorders and diarrhea occur up to 12 months after the disaster. Dysentery are not projected as a health problem. There were increasing of refugees in the first week after the disaster from 15000 to 93000 after 4 months. There were increasing of refugee camps from 10,000 to 90,000. The number of refugee vulnerable groups is 46,961 and 57.51% of infants and children. Conclusion: There was an increase in diarrhea and WASH disruption cases in Sigi district, but no cases of dysentery were reported before and after the disaster. This relates to the number of places of refuge that is less than the number of refugees, the high percentage of vulnerable groups of infants and children.

Keywords: Disaster, Sigi Regency, Diarrhea, Dysentery

Topic: Public Health Issue

Link: https://ifory.id/abstract/YLxZfCj9hNAX

Conference: The 4th International Conference of Hospital Administration (ICHA 2019)

Plain Format | Corresponding Author (Lukman Prayitno Prayitno)

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