The Relationship Between Milk Bottle Hygiene and the Incidence of Diarrhea in Infants Aged 0-6 Months: A Study in Gajahan Health Center, Surakarta
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56127/jukeke.v5i1.2512Keywords:
Diarrhea incidence, milk bottle hygiene, babies aged 0-6 monthsAbstract
Diarrheal disease remains a significant cause of infant morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in developing countries like Indonesia. This study examines the relationship between milk bottle hygiene and the incidence of diarrhea in infants aged 0-6 months in Surakarta, Indonesia, with the goal of highlighting the importance of proper bottle sanitation in reducing diarrhea risk. Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze the relationship between milk bottle hygiene and the incidence of diarrhea in infants aged 0-6 months. The study aims to provide insights into the role of bottle sanitation in preventing gastrointestinal infections in infants. Methodology: This research employed a quantitative, analytic observational approach using a cross-sectional study design. The population consisted of 50 infants who met specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were collected through structured questionnaires, and chi-square tests were used for statistical analysis to assess the relationship between milk bottle hygiene and diarrhea incidence. Findings: The study found a significant relationship between poor milk bottle hygiene and an increased incidence of diarrhea in infants (p-value < 0.05). The findings indicate that inadequate bottle cleaning practices contribute to gastrointestinal infections in infants, reinforcing the importance of proper hygiene in preventing diarrhea. Implications: The findings highlight the need for targeted public health interventions to educate mothers and caregivers on proper milk bottle sanitation. Implementing simple hygiene practices could significantly reduce the risk of diarrhea and other preventable gastrointestinal diseases in infants, particularly in resource-limited settings. Originality: This study offers original contributions by focusing on milk bottle hygiene as a key factor influencing diarrhea incidence in infants, an area that has been largely underexplored in previous research. The study provides valuable insights that could inform policies and interventions aimed at improving infant health and preventing diarrheal diseases.
References
Anggraini, B. D. et al. (2024). The Relationship Between Formula Milk Feeding and Diarrhea on Newborns Aged 0-6 Months. Media Publikasi Promosi Kesehatan Indonesia, 7(3), 688–695. https://doi.org/10.56338/mppki.v7i3.4705
Avilés-Polanco, G. et al. (2024). Water Scarcity and Risk of Acute Gastrointestinal Infections in Mexican Households: A Latent Class Analysis. Water (Switzerland), 16(13). https://doi.org/10.3390/w16131884
BKKBN. (2024). Diarrheal Disease and Hygiene Practices in Indonesia: A Public Health Concern. Ministry of Health, Republic of Indonesia. https://www.bkkbn.go.id
Currier, R. W., & Widness, J. A. (2018). A brief history of milk hygiene and its impact on infant mortality from 1875 to 1925 and implications for today: A review. Journal of Food Protection, 81(10), 1713–1722. https://doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-18-186
Durduran, Y. et al. (2019). The Factors Related with Behaviors and Approaches of Mothers in Avoiding Children from Gastroenteritis. Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 14(4), 186–193. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-1692671
Ehlayel, M. S. et al. (2009). Protective effect of breastfeeding on diarrhea among children in a rapidly growing newly developed society. Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, 51(6), 527–533. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-76649087647&partnerID=40&md5=a17ed71891dbbf543b70b5bdadf8504c
Haris, M. et al. (2021). MATERNAL KNOWLEDGE OF INFANTILE DIARRHEA: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY IN PRIVATE TEACHING HOSPITALS OF DISTRICT PESHAWAR-PAKISTAN. Journal of Postgraduate Medical Institute, 35(2), 100–105. https://doi.org/10.54079/jpmi.35.2.2804
Java Health, C. O. (2018). Diarrhea Incidence in Central Java. Annual Health Report. https://www.health.centraljava.go.id
Liu, M. et al. (2024). Lactose-free milk powder can effectively relieve diarrhea symptoms in weaning SD rats and children. Food Science and Human Wellness, 13(3), 1494–1502. https://doi.org/10.26599/FSHW.2022.9250126
Luby, S. P. et al. (2011). The effect of handwashing at recommended times with water alone and with soap on child diarrhea in rural Bangladesh: An observational study. PLoS Medicine, 8(6). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1001052
Majumder, K. K. et al. (2017). Epidemiology of Diarrhea among under-five Children in a Village in Sunderbans, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India. Journal of Communicable Diseases, 49(1), 6–13. https://doi.org/10.24321/0019.5138.201701
Matsungo, T. M. et al. (2023). Influence of care group participation on infant and young child feeding, dietary diversity, WASH behaviours and nutrition outcomes in rural Zimbabwe. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health, 6(2), 164–172. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjnph-2023-000627
McQuade, E. T. R. et al. (2020). Impact of water quality, sanitation, handwashing, and nutritional interventions on enteric infections in rural zimbabwe: The sanitation hygiene infant nutrition efficacy (SHINE) trial. Journal of Infectious Diseases, 221(8), 1379–1386. https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jiz179
Redmond, E. C. et al. (2009). Contamination of bottles used for feeding reconstituted powdered infant formula and implications for public health. Perspectives in Public Health, 129(2), 85–94. https://doi.org/10.1177/1757913908101606
Surakarta, O. C. H. (2016). Diarrhea Prevalence in Surakarta. City Health Report. https://www.surakartahealth.id
UNICEF. (2023). UNICEF Annual Report on Diarrheal Disease and Malnutrition. United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). https://www.unicef.org/reports
