ASJo: Aceh Sanitation Journal

Toxicity Test of Difference in Concentration of Aloe Vera (Aloe vera) as a Larvicide of Aedes aegypti

Budi Arianto — 2024-12-07

The dengue virus that causes dengue fever, which is very deadly, has not been resolved. The prevalence is very high. So far, the way to break the chain of transmission is to eradicate the vector. The chemical control applied causes many disadvantages, so the active ingredients of aloe vera extract can be used as a safer alternative to natural insecticides. This study aims to determine the difference in the concentration of Aloe vera extract as a larvicide. Experimental design with post test only control group design, sample of 600 instar III larvae, in 4 groups, 6 replications (negative control, 10% extract, 20% extract, 30% extract). Sample technique by purposive sampling method. The larvae were put in a test extract mixture of 100 ml. Observations were made 60 minutes after the treatment and the number of larval deaths was calculated. The percentage of larval mortality 60 minutes after treatment was 0% in control, 69.2% in 10% extract, 76% in 20% extract, 86.6% in 30% extract. Results were obtained with significant differences in the treatment groups. Aloe vera extract solution is a larvicide against Aedes aegyti.

The Relationship Between Basic Household Sanitation And Diarrheal Diseases In Samalanga Subdistrict Bireuen Regency 2024

Nasrullah Nasrulah — 2024-12-08

Diarrhea, if not treated promptly, can lead to dehydration in children. Dehydration can range from mild to moderate to severe symptoms. Treatment includes administering oral rehydration salts (ORS) and immediately seeking hospital care. Substandard household environmental conditions are evident from the high incidence of diarrhea, with 30 cases reported in 2023. This study aims to examine the relationship between basic household sanitation and diarrheal diseases in Samalanga Subdistrict, Bireuen Regency, in 2024. This research is descriptive-analytical and employs a cross-sectional design. The population consists of 27,907 households, with a proportional sampling technique applied to select 100 respondents. The results indicate significant effects of clean water source sanitation (P-value = 0.001), SPAL sanitation (wastewater drainage systems) (P-value = 0.003), waste disposal sanitation (P-value = 0.010), and toilet sanitation (P-value = 0.001) on diarrheal diseases in Samalanga Subdistrict, Bireuen Regency, in 2024. The study concludes that the factors of clean water source sanitation, waste disposal facilities, SPAL sanitation, and toilet sanitation influence the incidence of diarrhea in Samalanga Subdistrict, Bireuen Regency, in 2024. It is recommended that local health centers (Puskesmas) enhance health education on diarrhea and Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS), particularly in preventing diarrhea

The Relationship Of Entrepreneur Behavior In The Implementation Of Hygien Sanitation With Food Management In The Home Industry

Ambia Nurdin — 2024-12-13

In Indonesia, there have been 115 extraordinary events (KLB) due to food poisoning. In addition, it is also known that food poisoning in Indonesia is caused by processed food products at home by 40.87% and processed food products by 24.35%. Home industry food in West Aceh as many as 48 businesses while in Johan Pahlawan District there are 40 businesses. This study aims to determine the relationship between entrepreneur behavior in implementing Hygiene sanitation with food management in home industries in Johan Pahlawan District, West Aceh Regency. This study is descriptive analytical with a Cross Sectional design, with a population of 40 with a sample in this study being 40 home industry entrepreneurs in Johan Pahlawan District. The sampling technique in this study used the Total Sampling method. Based on the results of the study, it shows that the independent variables (attitudes and actions) have a relationship with food management where Pvalue <α (0.05) while Knowledge has no relationship where Pvalue> α (0.05). To the relevant agencies to further improve counseling, supervision and monitoring of the Home Industry households and to the Home Industry household entrepreneurs to further increase their awareness of the importance of managing food properly.