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Oct 13, 2025 by windailys.com 18 views

The Relationship Between Habits of Using Personal Protective Equipment and Personal Hygiene with Incidence of Intestinal Parasitic Infection to Garbage Officer in TPA Calls Medan

Introduction

[Intestinal parasitic infections] are a significant and common health problem in society, caused by intestinal and nematode protozoa. This disease can result in a decrease in individual health, nutritional status, intelligence, and productivity. The importance of the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and good personal hygiene practices is very instrumental in reducing parasitic transmission from soil to human, both through eggs, larvae, and adult parasites, especially for waste management officers who are directly related to the infected environment.

Background

The Final Disposal Site (TPA) in Medan is a location for garbage disposal from various areas in the city every day. The workers there face a high risk of being infected with intestinal parasites transmitted through the ground. Unfortunately, the lack of research data regarding intestinal parasitic infections among waste management officers, especially in the landfill, can result in the lack of education and understanding of how to protect themselves from intestinal parasitic diseases.

Purpose of the Study

The purpose of this study is to understand the relationship between the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and personal hygiene habits with the incidence of intestinal parasitic infections among garbage management officers in TPA plunge, Medan. This research was conducted by analytical survey method using latitude cutting research design, where independent and dependent variables were compared simultaneously to investigate the relationship between these variables.

Methodology

The number of samples in this study was 121 individuals. The most common age group was 20-44 years (46.3%), with female sex dominating (56.6%). Protective shoes are the most widely used PPE (95%), while the majority of respondents show good personal hygiene (69.4%). Most respondents (83.7%) were tested negatively for intestinal parasitic infections, and Egg A. Lumbricoides is the most commonly found in respondents with positive results (9.1%).

Results

The results of the study found that the use of PPE and personal hygiene did not show a significant relationship with the incidence of intestinal parasitic infections (P> 0.05). Although the use of PPE and personal hygiene habits is at a good level among garbage officers, this does not guarantee effective protection against intestinal parasitic infections.

Discussion

From these results, it can be concluded that other factors, such as knowledge of parasitic infections, training in the use of PPE, and access to adequate cleaning facilities, must also be considered to improve the health of waste management officers. Therefore, it is important for the government and related agencies to provide more intensive education about intestinal parasitic infections and proper handling and prevention to waste management officers, in order to create a safer and healthier work environment.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the study found that the use of PPE and personal hygiene did not show a significant relationship with the incidence of intestinal parasitic infections. However, this does not mean that the use of PPE and personal hygiene is not important. On the contrary, it is essential for waste management officers to use PPE and practice good personal hygiene to prevent the transmission of intestinal parasites. Therefore, it is recommended that the government and related agencies provide more intensive education and training to waste management officers on the importance of using PPE and practicing good personal hygiene.

Recommendations

Based on the findings of this study, the following recommendations are made:

Provide more intensive education: The government and related agencies should provide more intensive education about intestinal parasitic infections and proper handling and prevention to waste management officers.
Improve access to cleaning facilities: Waste management officers should have access to adequate cleaning facilities to prevent the transmission of intestinal parasites.
Provide training on the use of PPE: Waste management officers should receive training on the proper use of PPE to prevent the transmission of intestinal parasites.
Conduct regular health checks: Waste management officers should undergo regular health checks to detect any intestinal parasitic infections early.

Limitations of the Study

This study has several limitations. Firstly, the sample size was relatively small, which may not be representative of the entire population of waste management officers. Secondly, the study only focused on the use of PPE and personal hygiene habits, and did not consider other factors that may contribute to the incidence of intestinal parasitic infections. Finally, the study only collected data from one location, which may not be generalizable to other locations.

Future Research Directions

Future research should aim to investigate the relationship between other factors, such as knowledge of parasitic infections, training in the use of PPE, and access to adequate cleaning facilities, with the incidence of intestinal parasitic infections. Additionally, future research should aim to conduct a larger-scale study to increase the generalizability of the findings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Q: What are intestinal parasitic infections?

A: Intestinal parasitic infections are a type of disease caused by intestinal and nematode protozoa. These parasites can result in a decrease in individual health, nutritional status, intelligence, and productivity.

Q: How do intestinal parasitic infections occur?

A: Intestinal parasitic infections can occur through the ingestion of contaminated food, water, or soil. Waste management officers are at a high risk of being infected with intestinal parasites transmitted through the ground.

Q: What is the importance of using personal protective equipment (PPE)?

A: The use of PPE is essential in reducing parasitic transmission from soil to human, both through eggs, larvae, and adult parasites. PPE can help prevent the transmission of intestinal parasites and protect waste management officers from infection.

Q: What types of PPE are recommended for waste management officers?

A: The most widely used PPE among waste management officers is protective shoes (95%). Other types of PPE, such as gloves, masks, and eye protection, should also be used to prevent the transmission of intestinal parasites.

Q: How can waste management officers prevent intestinal parasitic infections?

A: Waste management officers can prevent intestinal parasitic infections by using PPE, practicing good personal hygiene, and following proper handling and prevention procedures.

Q: What are the consequences of not using PPE and practicing good personal hygiene?

A: Not using PPE and practicing good personal hygiene can result in the transmission of intestinal parasites and infection. This can lead to a decrease in individual health, nutritional status, intelligence, and productivity.

Q: How can the government and related agencies support waste management officers in preventing intestinal parasitic infections?

A: The government and related agencies can support waste management officers by providing more intensive education about intestinal parasitic infections and proper handling and prevention procedures. They can also provide training on the use of PPE and improve access to cleaning facilities.

Q: What are the limitations of this study?

A: This study has several limitations, including a relatively small sample size and a focus on the use of PPE and personal hygiene habits. Future research should aim to investigate the relationship between other factors, such as knowledge of parasitic infections, training in the use of PPE, and access to adequate cleaning facilities, with the incidence of intestinal parasitic infections.

Q: What are the recommendations for future research?

A: Future research should aim to conduct a larger-scale study to increase the generalizability of the findings. They should also investigate the relationship between other factors, such as knowledge of parasitic infections, training in the use of PPE, and access to adequate cleaning facilities, with the incidence of intestinal parasitic infections.

Q: What are the implications of this study for waste management officers and the government?

A: This study highlights the importance of using PPE and practicing good personal hygiene in preventing intestinal parasitic infections. It also emphasizes the need for more intensive education and training for waste management officers on the proper use of PPE and handling and prevention procedures. The government and related agencies should provide support to waste management officers by improving access to cleaning facilities and providing training on the use of PPE.