Spatial and Epidemiological Analysis of Tuberculosis Incidence in Children in Palembang City in 2022

Najmah, Najmah (2024) Spatial and Epidemiological Analysis of Tuberculosis Incidence in Children in Palembang City in 2022. Spatial and Epidemiological Analysis of Tuberculosis Incidence in Children in Palembang City in 2022, 17 (1). pp. 25-36. ISSN p-ISSN: 1979-7621, e-ISSN: 2620-7761,

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Abstract

Introduction: Tuberculosis does not affect only adults but also children, occurring between the ages of 0-14 years. According to WHO, in 2021, 1.2 million children will fall ill with tuberculosis globally. This study aims to conduct spatial analysis with the distribution of tuberculosis disease areas in children in Palembang City in 2022 and find out the epidemiological calculations. Method: This study used descriptive quantitative research with an ecological research study design approach. This study used secondary data, namely all tuberculosis cases in children in 2022 in Palembang City and the sample are all TB cases in children in 2022, totaling 1,036 cases. Data analysis uses spatial analysis. Results: The highest number of childhood tuberculosis cases occurred in hospitals, public health centers, clinics and health facilities in the Kemuning District area, namely 338 cases, and the lowest was in Gandus District and most often occurred in the Sekip, Sukarami and Merdeka Public Health Centers. The most cases came from the 0-4 years age group with 530 cases and were experienced by male with 547 cases and female with 489 cases and tend to be from moderate population density. Palembang City has achieved targets for treatment success with an average of 96.4% (90% achievement target) and case detection rate of children with 130%. Conclusion: The distribution of childhood tuberculosis cases can describe case findings in certain areas. Therefore, the importance of public awareness and the role of the health sector related to the prevention and control of tuberculosis in children.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA648.5-767 Epidemics. Epidemiology. Quarantine. Disinfection
Divisions:	10-Faculty of Public Health > 13201-Public Health (S1)
Depositing User:	Mrs Najmah Najmah
Date Deposited:	19 Jul 2024 06:05
Last Modified:	19 Jul 2024 06:05
URI:	http://repository.unsri.ac.id/id/eprint/151975

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