ASPIRATOR - Journal of Vector-Borne Diseases Studies

Hubungan Tingkat Pengetahuan dan Sikap Masyarakat terhadap Upaya Pencegahan Penyakit Malaria di Kelurahan Dulanpokpok Kecamatan Pariwari Kabupaten Fakfak

2025-05-02T14:58:34+00:00

Indonesia ranks second in Southeast Asia for the highest number of malaria cases. High endemicity areas are primarily in Eastern Indonesia, including Fakfak Regency in West Papua Province. Malaria is transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes, and vector control plays a vital role in prevention, especially with challenges such as drug resistance and the lack of a widely applicable vaccine. Malaria cases in Fakfak Regency remain high, possibly due to inadequate community prevention efforts. These efforts are influenced by knowledge and attitudes. This study aimed to examine the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and malaria prevention efforts in Dulanpokpok Village, Pariwari District, Fakfak Regency. The research employed an observational analytic method with a cross-sectional design, involving 100 respondents. Data were collected through questionnaires on sociodemographics, malaria knowledge, and attitudes, alongside observations of prevention practices. The Spearman Rho test revealed a significant positive correlation between knowledge and prevention efforts (p < 0.05; r = 0.227). However, no significant relationship was found between attitudes and prevention efforts (p > 0.05). The findings suggest that knowledge and attitudes alone are insufficient without concrete prevention actions. Continuous education and monitoring are needed to enhance community efforts in combating malaria effectively.

Efektivitas Penambahan Substraksi EM4, MOL, dan Eco-enzyme pada Proses Dekomposisi oleh Larva Black Soldier Fly

2025-05-02T14:58:16+00:00

Organic waste has significantly increased, especially in Indonesia, reaching 14.73 million tons in 2023. The accumulation of organic waste can serve as a breeding ground for various disease vectors, hence the need for an effective organic waste management system. One economical method that can effectively manage organic waste is the use of decomposer fluids or decomposer organisms such as BSF larvae. This study was conducted to determine whether the addition of Effective Microorganism (EM4), Local Microorganism, and Eco-Enzyme decomposer fluids affects the bioconversion rate of Black Soldier Fly larvae and the quality of the resulting compost. This research is a true experimental study. The variables tested in this study were the type of decomposer fluid substrate as the independent variable and the Waste Reduction Index, Substrate Consumption, and compost residue quality as dependent variables. This study tested the influence and differences in variants between variable X and variables Y1 and Y2 using Exponential Regression Test and ANOVA Test. The highest WRI value (16.11%/day) was obtained from the eco-enzyme group, and the highest SC value was obtained from the eco-enzyme group (96.65%). Based on the results of the Exponential Regression Test, it was found that the administration of decomposer fluid substrates has a very strong positive correlation with WRI and SC values. Based on the results of the ANOVA test, it was found that there were significant differences between the independent variable and the dependent variable. And the quality of the compost residue from the 4 experimental groups met the SNI 19-7030-2004 standard. This study concludes that the administration of decomposer fluid substrates in the BSF larvae decomposition process has a strong influence on WRI, SC, and compost residue quality.

Efektivitas Atraktan Recycled Water terhadap Peningkatan Angka Bebas Jentik

2025-05-04T15:00:30+00:00

The increasing cases of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) in Indonesia demands effective, affordable, and environmentally friendly vector control strategies. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of recycled water-based attractants in improving the Larvae-Free Index (Angka Bebas Jentik/ABJ) compared to conventional water and brown sugar plus yeast attractants. The study was conducted over nine weeks in three hamlets with homogeneous environmental characteristics in Pangkep Regency, South Sulawesi. Simple ovitraps were used to attract gravid female mosquitoes, while ABJ was measured through the inspection of natural containers. The results showed that recycled water significantly increased ABJ, reaching 96.08% in the eighth week, higher than conventional water (53.03%) and brown sugar plus yeast (37.50%). One-way ANOVA revealed a significant difference among attractant groups (p = 0.000), and further analysis using the Post-hoc Tukey test confirmed significant differences between recycled water and the other two attractants. In conclusion, recycled water proved to be an effective attractant for diverting mosquito oviposition from natural containers to ovitraps, thereby increasing environmental ABJ. This method has potential as a practical, sustainable, and community-based solution for vector control in dengue-endemic areas.

Biodiversitas Lipas Dan Penerapan Biosekuriti Pada Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Dan Swasta Di Kota Kendari Sulawesi Tenggara

2025-05-05T15:05:41+00:00

Cockroaches play a role in the transmission and spread of human pathogens in the hospital environment. Cockroaches are home to pathogenic organisms and are able to move freely in the hospital environment. Biosecurity in hospitals is very important to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and maintain a safe environment for patients and health workers. The implementation of biosecurity is often ignored or inconsistent in several hospitals, both in regional public hospitals and private hospitals, especially in areas such as Kendari City, Southeast Sulawesi. This study aims to identify and analyze the biodiversity of cockroaches and evaluate the implementation of biosecurity in regional public hospitals and private hospitals in Kendari City. The type of research is analytical descriptive research and has been carried out at the Regional Public Hospital and Private Hospital in Kendari City, from August 13 to September 10, 2023. The types of cockroaches found in the Regional Public Hospital and Private Hospital in Kendari City are Periplaneta americana and Blattella germanica. The distribution of cockroaches in the Regional Public Hospital was higher than in Private Hospitals in Kendari City. P. americana and B. germanica cockroaches in both public and private hospitals were mostly found at the wastewater observation point, followed by inpatient and kitchen. P. americana and B. germanica infestations were in the low category in both public and private hospitals. The implementation of personal and workplace biosecurity in private hospitals was better than in public hospitals, while environmental biosecurity in both public and private hospitals had equally good implementation.

Antenatal Care, Malaria Screening and Anopheles Breeding Habitat Identification as Risk Factor in Pregnant Women Timika, Papua

2025-05-08T15:19:17+00:00

Pregnant women are vulnerable to malaria infection, especially in highly endemic regions. Malaria infection in pregnancy can cause fetal growth restrictions and increase the risk of maternal death. This study aimed to perform malaria screening as well as identify maternal and fetal development and environmental factors that contribute to malaria transmission. This was a cross-sectional design. The study was conducted from January to March 2024 at the Naena Muktipura health center, Mimika. Every pregnant woman who visited the health center for ANC was examined in terms of weight, blood pressure, mid-upper arm circumference, fetal heart rate, malaria screening, and larval mosquito surveillance around the house. Malaria screening was done using RDT (Rapid Diagnostic Test). The types of stagnant water were recorded; larvae and larval genus were identified. A total of 14 pregnant women had ANC (Ante natal care); there were 34 ANC examinations within three months. The results of the ANC examination showed that the mothers and fetuses were in normal condition. The compliance to ANC for the pregnant mothers in the first, second, and third trimester was 100%, 75% and 60%, respectively. In fact, 100% of the pregnant women were not infected with Plasmodium, but 6 out of 21 locations of stagnant water around the houses of these pregnant women were confirmed to contain Anopheles sp. larvae. All pregnant women were not infected with Plasmodium, but the house condition and the presence of stagnant water with confirmed Anopheles larvae caused a risk for
malaria transmission.