Linking household waste management and environmental sanitation to infectious disease prevention: Evidence from Jambi City, Indonesia
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https://doi.org/10.22437/proca.v1i2.50318Keywords:
household waste management; environmental sanitation; infectious disease prevention; community health.Abstract
Background: Household waste and poor sanitation remain major contributors to environmental pollution and infectious disease transmission in urban settings of developing countries. In Jambi City, Indonesia, rapid urbanization and limited sanitation infrastructure have increased public health risks. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between household waste management, environmental sanitation, and infectious disease occurrence among urban households. Methods: An analytic cross-sectional design was applied among 120 households selected through stratified random sampling in urban areas of Jambi City. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and field observation checklist, covering waste management practices, sanitation facilities, and self-reported infectious diseases within the past three months. Data were analyzed using Chi-square tests to assess associations between variables at a 95% confidence interval (p<0.05). Results: More than half of the households reported poor waste management (56.7%) and inadequate sanitation (52.5%). The prevalence of infectious diseases was 40.0%, including diarrhea (22.5%), dengue fever (10.8%), and skin infections (6.7%). Bivariate analysis showed significant associations between poor waste management and disease incidence (p = 0.01; OR = 2.6, 95% CI: 1.3–5.1) as well as between inadequate sanitation and disease occurrence (p = 0.02; OR = 2.3, 95% CI: 1.1–4.4). Conclusion: Poor waste management and inadequate sanitation significantly increase the risk of infectious diseases in urban households. Strengthening community-based waste management systems, improving sanitation facilities, and enhancing public awareness are essential strategies to prevent environmentally transmitted infections and promote healthier living conditions in Jambi City.
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