Majalah Kedokteran Bandung
Vol 52, No 4 (2020)

Potential Vector Shelter for Malaria in South Central Timor Regency in Indonesia

Nisa Fauziah (- Division Parasitology, Department of Basic Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran - Program Study of Clinical Parasitologist, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia)
Arie Galih Mohamad (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia)
Naufal Fakhri Nugraha (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia)
Lia Faridah (Division Parasitology, Department of Basic Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran)
Jontari Hutagalung (Parasitology Laboratory, Center for Biomedical and Basic Health Technology, National Institute of Health Research and Development, Ministry of Health)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2020

Abstract

More than half of the areas in East Nusa Tenggara province, a province in the eastern part of Indonesia, are planned to be free from malaria by the end of 2030. However, one of the critical indicators for malaria elimination is still lacking, i.e. vectors’ environment and  breeding place indicators. South Central Timor (SCT) District is one of the areas with the highest Annual Parasite Incidence (API) >2‰ with the majority of the population works as farmers. The purpose of this study was to capture the relationship between environmental factors and the prevalence of malaria. This study was a cross-sectional analytic retrospective study using data from a previous malaria study conducted in August 2013 to September 2014 in 5 sub-districts of SCT district. All respondents were selected using the systematic random sampling approach from the population of healthy people. Data were collected using a standard questionnaire and an observation environment form. Malaria was confirmed through microscopic and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) examinations. Data were then analyzed using the bivariate and multivariate analysis with 95% CI and α:0.05. Of 357 data collected, 35% (125/357) were malaria positive based on PCR examination. Two variables (living nearby lagoon and nearby rice field) were significant (p-value<0.05) as vector shelters for Anopheles sp. Thus, these have to be included as inputs to formulate effective and efficient malaria elimination strategies and programs in 2030. Lokasi Potensial Perkembangbiakan Vektor Malaria di Kabupaten Timor Tengah Selatan, IndonesiaLebih dari setengah Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur di Indonesia timur akan menghadapi bebas malaria pada akhir tahun 2030. Namun, salah satu indicator penting untuk eliminasi malaria adalah pengukuran lingkungan dan tempat berkembang biak vector masih kurang. Kabupaten Timor Tengah Selatan adalah daerah dengan salah satu Insidensi Parasit Tahunan tertinggi di Indonesia dan mayoritas penduduknya bekerja sebagai petani. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mencari hubungan antara faktor lingkungan dengan prevalensi malaria. Penelitian ini menggunakan studi potong lintang metode analitik, menggunakan data retrospektif dari penelitian sebelumnya yang dilakukan pada Agustus 2013 hingga September 2014 di 5 kecamatan di Kabupaten Timor Tengah Selatan pada. Responden dipilih secara acak sistematik dari orang sehat. Pengumpulan data dengan kuesioner standar dan formulir observasi lingkungan. Konfirmasi malaria dengan menggunakan metode mikroskopis dan PCR. Data dianalisis dengan bivariat dan multivariate dengan 95% CI dan α: 0,05. Total 357 data dikumpulkan, 35% (125/357) positif malaria dengan pemeriksaan PCR. Dua variabel (dekat dengan laguna dan dekat dengan sawah) signifikan (nilai-p<0,05) sebagai tempat perlindungan vector untuk Anopheles sp. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan informasi rinci untuk merumuskan strategi dan program eliminasi malaria pada tahun 2030 yang efektif dan efisien.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

mkb

Publisher

Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

Majalah Kedokteran Bandung (MKB)/Bandung Medical Journal publishes peer-reviewed original articles and case reports in basic medical research, clinical research, and applied medical science. This journal is published quarterly (March, June, September, and December) by Faculty of Medicine Universitas ...